Southland Nursing Home
Marion, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015104) · 91 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $5,244
Phone: (334) 683-6141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southland Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Southland Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5. CMS did not report a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Southland Nursing Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $5,244.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Southland Nursing Home is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing facility in Marion, Perry County, Alabama, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 1970. The facility is certified for 91 beds and has an average daily census of 65.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southland Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Breaking down the four CMS star categories: the health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the available CMS data for this facility.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows 1 federal fine on record totaling $5,244.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for Southland Nursing Home, and the facility is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility, and there is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southland Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Southland Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; turnover data was not reported by CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $5,244.00 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 part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Southland Nursing Home is certified for 91 beds with an average daily census of 65.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 19, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Southland Nursing Home scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 334-683-6141 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 334-683-6141 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 review the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015104?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.