Marengo Nursing Home
Linden, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015330) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (334) 295-8631 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Marengo Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, but its staffing rating is just 1 star.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours, or turnover percentage for Marengo Nursing Home in the available data. However, CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of just 1 out of 5, the lowest possible score.
Marengo Nursing Home has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Marengo Nursing Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility located in Linden, Marengo County, Alabama. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 8, 1971, and holds 78 certified beds, with an average of 64.3 residents on any given day.
According to CMS Care Compare, Marengo Nursing Home carries an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Quality Measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a Staffing rating of 1 star. The low staffing rating stands out against the otherwise strong marks in inspection and quality outcomes, and families should weigh this when reviewing the facility's day-to-day care capacity.
Specific nurse staffing hours per resident per day and nursing staff turnover percentage were not provided in the available CMS data for this listing.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for Marengo Nursing Home — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials. There is no indication in the provided data that CMS has applied an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation to this location.
No chain affiliation was listed in the available data, and there is no record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify 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?
Marengo Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Marengo Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Specific nurse staffing hours and turnover figures were not provided in the available data, but CMS rates staffing at 1 out of 5 stars, the lowest tier.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Marengo Nursing Home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 78 certified beds with an average daily census of 64.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated under a non-profit (Other) ownership structure, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Marengo Nursing Home has been certified since April 8, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (here, 4 stars), Staffing (1 star), Quality Measures (5 stars), and an overall composite score (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify service types like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 3342958631 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 3342958631 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
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/015330?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.