Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc
350 Northeast 4th Street · Carbon Hill, AL · 35549 · 2059244404
59 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (7 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
7 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
4 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$235,127 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $235,127 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 30, 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 December 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F November 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C November 30, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 28, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 12, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 12, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 25, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 25, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 20, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 25, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 20, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 25, 2018 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 20, 2018
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 25, 2018 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2024 | Fine | $235,127 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015408 · certified since October 4, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.