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Nursing homes in Walker County, Alabama
There are 5 certified nursing homes in Walker County, Alabama, with 526 beds between them.
80% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 58 health deficiencies over three cycles, 11.0 per 100 beds against 8.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $320K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Walker County | Alabama | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 224 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 80% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 11.0 | 8.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $320K | $3.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. | Jasper | 98 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Ridgeview Health Services, Inc | Jasper | 148 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6.1 | $9K | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLCabuse icon | Cordova | 114 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 11.4 | $76K | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Shadescrest Health Care Center | Jasper | 107 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 15.0 | — | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Walker Rehabilitation Center, Incabuse iconSFF Candidate | Carbon Hill | 59 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 30.5 | $235K | 30 Nov 2024 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 9 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 8 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 3 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
Chains present: Nhs Management (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Walker County, Alabama?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 526 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Walker County have the highest CMS ratings?
Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. (4 stars), Ridgeview Health Services, Inc (2 stars), Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC (1 stars)
How do Walker County nursing homes compare with Alabama?
80% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 11.0 per 100 beds against 8.6 statewide.