Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC
4087 Highway 31 Southwest · Falkville, AL · 35622 · 2567845275
216 certified beds For profit - Individual
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $25,568 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2019
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2019
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2019
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 6, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2024 | Fine | $6,027 |
| April 24, 2024 | Fine | $8,260 |
| April 24, 2024 | Fine | $11,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015075 · certified since April 19, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.