Nhc Healthcare, Anniston
Anniston, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015120) · 151 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $11,057
Phone: (256) 831-5730 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
NHC Healthcare, Anniston has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Anniston reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.0%, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
NHC Healthcare, Anniston has 1 federal fine on record totaling $11,057.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
NHC Healthcare, Anniston is a 151-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Anniston, Calhoun County, Alabama, with an average of 134.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1973.
According to CMS Care Compare, NHC Healthcare, Anniston holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $11,057.00, and 0 payment denials on file.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
This facility is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities nationally with a chain average rating of 4.0 stars. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
NHC Healthcare, Anniston has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.47 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, with a 46.0% nursing turnover rate, giving it a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $11,057.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility; it is not listed in the Special Focus program according to the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 151 certified beds with an average of 134.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the National Healthcare Corporation chain, which operates 69 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 12, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
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 2568315730 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2568315730 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 data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015120?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.