Cullman Health Care Center
Cullman, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015048) · 95 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $26,982
Phone: (256) 734-8745 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cullman Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Cullman Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.5%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Cullman Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $26,982.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Cullman Health Care Center is a 95-bed nursing home in Cullman, Alabama, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1971. The facility, operated as a for-profit corporation, has averaged 91.1 residents. It is part of the Venza Care Management chain, which includes 25 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cullman Health Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.11 per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $26,982.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. The facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which applies to homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspections.
There has been no change in ownership at this facility in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare figures provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cullman Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.11 hours per resident per day, with 0.86 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 50.5%. CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $26,982.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 95 beds and has averaged 91.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Venza Care Management chain, which includes 25 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 1, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Cullman Health Care Center scores 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 256-734-8745 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 256-734-8745 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 official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015048?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.