Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home
Killen, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015361) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 757-2103 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Alabama's state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 4.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home is a non-profit, church-related nursing facility in Killen, Alabama, certified since July 1970 for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 58 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.54, with 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — meaning there is no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided for this facility. There is no chain affiliation listed, and CMS data indicates no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the facility, as CMS updates ratings periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0.
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 4.54 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and nursing turnover of 43.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 58 certified beds with an average of 54.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit, church-related facility, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 23, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating (5 stars), health inspection rating (4 stars), quality measure rating (4 stars), and staffing rating (5 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2567572103 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 2567572103 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015361?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.