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Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc
350 Northeast 4th Street, Carbon Hill, AL 35549
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Carbon Hill, Alabama, certified for 59 beds and caring for about 47 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Alabama median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 3, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 30.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 7.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $235K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Alabama median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 68.8%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Walker Co. median | Alabama median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 13 | 9 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 30.5 | 11.4 | 7.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.8% | 52.0% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $235,127 | $8,788 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 224 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Alabama average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 30 Nov 2024, 6 Feb 2020.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×3 L ×3 D ×5 E ×2 F ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | L | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | L | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | K | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | K | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Dec 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2020 |
| 6 Feb 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Mar 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Dec 2018 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 25 Dec 2018 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Dec 2018 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 25 Dec 2018 |
| 20 Nov 2018 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Dec 2018 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2024 | Fine | $235,127 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alabama average. Turnover: nursing staff 68.8%, RNs 100.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Alabama median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.0% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.7% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 50.5% | 20.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Walker County
| 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 |
All 5 facilities in Walker County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alabama median is 9 per facility.
Has Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $235K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Alabama median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Nov 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Nov 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.