Goodwater Healthcare Center
Goodwater, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015204) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 839-6711 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Goodwater Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Goodwater Healthcare Center reports 4.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 37.8% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Goodwater Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Goodwater Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Goodwater, Coosa County, Alabama. The facility is a for-profit corporation, first approved for certification on July 1, 1978, and is licensed for 72 certified beds with an average of 61.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Goodwater Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.62593 hours per resident per day, including 0.54869 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Goodwater Healthcare Center is part of the Prime Health Care Enterprises chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile reflects data published by CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and most current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Goodwater Healthcare Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.62593 hours per resident per day, including 0.54869 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 37.8% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is recorded in the data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 72 beds, with an average daily census of 61.5 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 Prime Health Care Enterprises chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Goodwater scores 5, 5, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2568396711 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 2568396711 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015204?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.