CMS Verified · Updated March 2026
Atmore Nursing Center
68.0
Score /100
5.0★
CMS Overall
5.0★
Health Inspection
3.0★
Quality Care
4.0★
Staffing
#4839
National Rank
Facility
Atmore Nursing Center
Address
715 East Laurel Street, Atmore, AL 36502
Phone
Care Offered
- Long-Term Care
- Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
- 100 Certified Beds
- Ownership: For profit – Corporation
- Resident Council: Resident
- Auto Sprinklers: Yes
- Network: CROWNE HEALTH CARE
Quick Verdict
Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall
Health Inspection
✅ Excellent (5★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
✅ No fines in 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
Composite Quality Score
68.0
/ 100
Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →
Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
35.0 / 35
35.0 / 35
Quality of Care (25 pts)
12.5 / 25
12.5 / 25
Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
9.3 / 20
9.3 / 20
Compliance History (15 pts)
14.9 / 15
14.9 / 15
Staff Stability (10 pts)
3.9 / 10
3.9 / 10
Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
2.5 / 5
2.5 / 5
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
❌ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
38.0% of residents receive antipsychotic medication — above the national average of 16.7%. Ask staff about non-medication approaches to dementia care.
✅ Short-Stay Rehab
Only 13.9% of short-stay residents are rehospitalized — well below the national average of 23.9%. Good choice for post-surgery or post-hospital recovery.
⚠️ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
4.3% pressure ulcer rate — near the national average.
⚠️ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
2.5% falls with major injury — near the national average.
Overall Rating 2022–2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022–2026
Quality Measures vs National Average
Long-Stay Residents
Antipsychotic Medication Uselong-stay
38.0%
+21.3% vs national
+21.3% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
2.5%
-0.8% vs national
-0.8% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
4.3%
-0.7% vs national
-0.7% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
12.4%
-2.5% vs national
-2.5% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
19.0%
+2.7% vs national
+2.7% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
1.8%
+0.0% vs national
+0.0% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
0.4%
-11.0% vs national
-11.0% vs national
National avg: 11.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay
0.0%
-0.1% vs national
-0.1% vs national
National avg: 0.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay
6.5%
+1.1% vs national
+1.1% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
13.9%
-9.9% vs national
-9.9% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
8.9%
-3.1% vs national
-3.1% vs national
National avg: 12.0% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Quality Measure Trends (2022–2026)
Antipsychotic Medication Use % (lower = better)
Falls with Major Injury % (lower = better)
Pressure Ulcers % (lower = better)
Rehospitalization Rate % (lower = better)
Why does a facility with 1 CMS star sometimes have a higher composite score? CMS star ratings place hundreds of facilities into just 5 buckets. Our composite score uses the raw underlying data to rank facilities more precisely. A 1-star facility may have been penalized in health inspection while performing well in staffing and quality care. Read our methodology.
Current CMS Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM) Rating
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightAtmore Nursing Center currently provides 4 hours 23 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 37 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 60.6%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 23 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 54 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours52 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours37 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.9 hours per resident per day (CMS, March 2026).
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 57 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
5-Year Compliance Record (2022–2026)
✅ No fines or serious findings in 5 years
Total citations (2022–2026)15
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)0
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)0
Complaint-driven citations0
Abuse / neglect related citations0
Government fines (2022–2026)0
Total fines paid$0
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days0
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Annual Trends
Government Fines ($) Per Year
Substantiated Complaints Per Year
Composite Quality Rankings
#4,839
of 14,703
National
Above average
Nationally, Atmore Nursing Center ranks 6625th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 85th out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,802 nationally and RN hours rank #6,242 nationally (#105 in AL).
How are these rankings calculated? →
Total Nurse Staffing — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4.59 | #1,933 / 14,703 | #16 / 224 |
| 2023 | 4.56 | #1,973 / 14,703 | #29 / 224 |
| 2024 | 4.54 | #2,055 / 14,703 | #34 / 224 |
| 2025 | 4.85 | #1,437 / 14,703 | #12 / 224 |
| 2026 | 4.39 | #2,802 / 14,703 | #45 / 224 |
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.58 | #7,141 / 14,703 | #102 / 224 |
| 2023 | 0.58 | #6,644 / 14,703 | #84 / 224 |
| 2024 | 0.47 | #8,939 / 14,703 | #151 / 224 |
| 2025 | 0.63 | #5,787 / 14,703 | #94 / 224 |
| 2026 | 0.62 | #6,242 / 14,703 | #105 / 224 |
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Atmore Nursing Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1975-10-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (251) 368-9121 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Atmore Nursing Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5â
), Staffing (4â
), and Quality of Resident Care (3â
). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 73.6/100, placing it #6625 of 14703 facilities nationally and #85 of 224 in Alabama. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Atmore Nursing Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 23 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 37 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 52 minutes; Nurse Aide â 2 hours 54 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 57 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 60.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Atmore Nursing Center has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022â2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 0.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Atmore Nursing Center ranks 6625th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.6/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 85th out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,802 nationally and RN hours rank #6,242 nationally (#105 in AL). Our composite quality score of 73.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends â giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Atmore, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/atmore/
Contact and Location
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Address
715 EAST LAUREL STREET, Atmore, AL 36502
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Legal Name
ATMORE NURSING CENTER, LLC
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Facility Details
| Certified Beds | 100 |
| Avg Residents / Day | 82 (82% occupancy) |
| Ownership Type | For profit – Corporation |
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| County | Escambia County, AL |
| City | Atmore, AL |
| ZIP Code | 36502 |
| Approved Since | October 1, 1975 |
| Resident Council | ✅ Yes |
| Auto Sprinklers | ✅ All areas |
| Ownership Changed | No |
| CMS Certification # | 015129 |
| Last Inspection | May 27, 2021 |
| CMS Data Updated | March 1, 2026 |
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Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org using a proprietary methodology. Learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026 ·
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