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HomeAlabamaWashington County Nursing Home

Washington County Nursing Home

14600 St Stephens Avenue, Chatom, AL 365182518476412WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.1on Google(19 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
88
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Washington County Nursing Home Compares in Alabama

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Alabama. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
AL average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
AL average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
AL average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.61 hrs/day
AL average
3.88 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.71 hrs/day
AL average
0.65 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
25.3%
AL average
46.9%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Alabama average of 3.0/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Alabama average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.61 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.88.
Staff turnover is 25.3%, lower than the Alabama average of 46.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 28, 2019
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 10, 2021
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,756/mo
Alabama median
Private Room
$8,517/mo
Alabama median
Washington County 65+
3,051
19.8% of county
County Population
15,434
Washington County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Washington County Nursing Home is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Chatom, Alabama with 88 certified beds. It has been operating since 1975. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
88
Avg Residents/Day
75.8
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jan 1, 1975
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Washington
Last Inspection
Jun 10, 2021
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
0.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (1)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 15, 2018Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.90 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.01 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.61 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.86 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
25.3%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2007
DONALD, JAMESCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 24, 2024
BARNES, JOANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 26, 2021
CROUCH, HAROLDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2007
DEAN, SHERRYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 24, 2020
GANT, BILLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 11, 2022
GIBBS, MARYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2007
GRIMES, RANDYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 26, 2024
MOSLEY, EMORYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2007
ONDERDONK, BONNIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 16, 2024
SAVAGE, VIRGINIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2018
SCHULTZ, ARNOLDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2007
THORNTON, CARLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 22, 2016
TURNER, BETSYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2007
WILLIAMS, SYLVIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 1, 2007
GRIMES, TERESACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 20, 2016
GRIMES, TERESAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 20, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Washington County Nursing Home and nearby alternatives.

All Alabama facilities
Washington County Nursing Home
Chatom, ALCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Jackson Health Care Facility
Jackson, AL21.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Crowne Health Care of Citronelle
Citronelle, AL25.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Timberland Health and Wellness Center
Butler, AL43.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Crowne Health Care of Thomasville
Thomasville, AL43.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Pine Haven Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Eight Mile, AL48.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Crowne Healthcare of North Baldwin
Bay Minette, AL48.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Washington County Nursing Home
Chatom, AL · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Jackson Health Care Facility
Jackson, AL
21.1 mi3/53/55/5None recorded
Crowne Health Care of Citronelle
Citronelle, AL
25.5 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Timberland Health and Wellness Center
Butler, AL
43.6 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Crowne Health Care of Thomasville
Thomasville, AL
43.7 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Pine Haven Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Eight Mile, AL
48.6 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Crowne Healthcare of North Baldwin
Bay Minette, AL
48.7 mi3/52/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Washington County Nursing Home?▾
Washington County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Washington County Nursing Home cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Alabama is $7,756/month for a semi-private room and $8,517/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Washington County Nursing Home participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Washington County Nursing Home had any health inspection violations?▾
Washington County Nursing Home had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 10, 2021). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Washington County Nursing Home?▾
Washington County Nursing Home provides 4.61 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, 1.01 LPN hours, and 2.90 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 25.3%.
How many beds does Washington County Nursing Home have?▾
Washington County Nursing Home has 88 certified beds with an average of 75.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Washington County Nursing Home?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Alabama. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Washington County Nursing Home?▾
On Google Maps, Washington County Nursing Home has a rating of 3.1 out of 5 based on 19 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.