Altera Health And Rehabilitation Center
Fairhope, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015447) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (251) 928-2177 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Altera Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Altera Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 1.15 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 74.3%.
Altera Health And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Altera Health And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama. The facility is certified for 83 beds and reports an average of 58.5 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and it has been federally certified since June 2002. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Altera holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Alabama state average of 3.0. This overall score combines a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.34 per resident per day, including 1.15 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 74.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fine amounts, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There are also 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Altera is part of the Arabella Healthcare Management chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.6 across the chain. Data reflects CMS Care Compare's published dataset; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Altera has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Altera is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 74.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fine amounts, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Altera, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Altera is certified for 83 beds and reports an average of 58.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Arabella Healthcare Management chain, which operates 12 facilities with an average rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Altera has been certified since June 14, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; Altera's are 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2519282177 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2519282177 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Altera at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015447?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.