Washington County Nursing Home
Chatom, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015123) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (251) 847-6412 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Washington County Nursing Home holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Washington County Nursing Home reports 4.61 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.3%.
Washington County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record ($0.00 across 0 fines) and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Washington County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chatom, Alabama, first approved for certification in 1975. It operates 88 certified beds and serves an average of 75.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality measures.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 4.61 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility designation is noted for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Prospective families should verify current details, including inspection reports and any recent changes, directly on the Care Compare website 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?
It holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is 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 4.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 25.3%.
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?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 88 certified beds and an average daily population of 75.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Washington County government; no chain affiliation information was provided in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component scores — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5-star scale; this facility scores 5 stars in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 2518476412 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2518476412 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 most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015123?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.