CMS Verified · Updated March 2026
Southern Springs Healthcare Facility
79.6
Score /100
5.0★
CMS Overall
5.0★
Health Inspection
4.0★
Quality Care
4.0★
Staffing
#1527
National Rank
#1527
of 14703 nationally
National Rank
#1
of 1 in county
County Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 36089
ZIP Rank
Facility
Southern Springs Healthcare Facility
Address
745 Southern Springs Road, Union Springs, AL 36089
Phone
Care Offered
- Long-Term Care
- Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
- 123 Certified Beds
- Ownership: For profit – Corporation
- Resident Council: Resident
- Auto Sprinklers: Yes
Quick Verdict
Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall
Health Inspection
✅ Excellent (5★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
✅ No fines in 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
Composite Quality Score
79.6
/ 100
Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →
Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
34.9 / 35
34.9 / 35
Quality of Care (25 pts)
18.8 / 25
18.8 / 25
Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
10.5 / 20
10.5 / 20
Compliance History (15 pts)
14.6 / 15
14.6 / 15
Staff Stability (10 pts)
7.5 / 10
7.5 / 10
Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
2.5 / 5
2.5 / 5
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
❌ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
31.4% of residents receive antipsychotic medication — above the national average of 16.7%. Ask staff about non-medication approaches to dementia care.
⚠️ Short-Stay Rehab
20.4% rehospitalization rate — near the national average of 23.9%.
❌ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
10.8% pressure ulcer rate — above the national average of 5.1%. Ask about repositioning schedules and wound care staff.
⚠️ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
2.0% 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
31.4%
+14.7% vs national
+14.7% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
2.0%
-1.2% vs national
-1.2% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
10.8%
+5.8% vs national
+5.8% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
11.5%
-3.4% vs national
-3.4% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
8.8%
-7.6% vs national
-7.6% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
0.3%
-1.5% vs national
-1.5% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
0.0%
-11.4% vs national
-11.4% 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
8.3%
+2.9% vs national
+2.9% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
20.4%
-3.5% vs national
-3.5% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
0.0%
-12.0% vs national
-12.0% 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)
★★★★★4 / 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 InsightSouthern Springs Healthcare Facility currently provides 4 hours 36 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 24 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 25.3%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 36 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 14 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours58 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours24 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes
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 44 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours9 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)36
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)0
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)0
Complaint-driven citations3
Abuse / neglect related citations3
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
#1,527
of 14,703
National
Top 25%
Nationally, Southern Springs Healthcare Facility ranks 1861st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 84.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 18th out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,052 nationally and RN hours rank #10,829 nationally (#201 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 | 4.76 | #1,544 / 14,703 | #14 / 224 |
| 2023 | 4.57 | #1,943 / 14,703 | #27 / 224 |
| 2024 | 4.32 | #2,696 / 14,703 | #50 / 224 |
| 2025 | 4.27 | #3,117 / 14,703 | #59 / 224 |
| 2026 | 4.60 | #2,052 / 14,703 | #28 / 224 |
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.42 | #10,373 / 14,703 | #175 / 224 |
| 2023 | 0.40 | #10,147 / 14,703 | #167 / 224 |
| 2024 | 0.36 | #11,206 / 14,703 | #200 / 224 |
| 2025 | 0.35 | #11,802 / 14,703 | #205 / 224 |
| 2026 | 0.40 | #10,829 / 14,703 | #201 / 224 |
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Southern Springs Healthcare Facility is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-07-01. 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 (334) 738-5590 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Southern Springs Healthcare Facility 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 (4â
). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 84.5/100, placing it #1861 of 14703 facilities nationally and #18 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 Southern Springs Healthcare Facility receives a reported average of 4 hours 36 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 24 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 58 minutes; Nurse Aide â 3 hours 14 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 44 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 25.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Southern Springs Healthcare Facility 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 3.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Southern Springs Healthcare Facility ranks 1861st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 84.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 18th out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,052 nationally and RN hours rank #10,829 nationally (#201 in AL). Our composite quality score of 84.5/100 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 Union Springs, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/union-springs/
Contact and Location
ADR
Address
745 SOUTHERN SPRINGS ROAD, Union Springs, AL 36089
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Legal Name
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Facility Details
| Certified Beds | 123 |
| Avg Residents / Day | 94 (77% occupancy) |
| Ownership Type | For profit – Corporation |
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| County | Bullock County, AL |
| City | Union Springs, AL |
| ZIP Code | 36089 |
| Approved Since | July 1, 1977 |
| Resident Council | ✅ Yes |
| Auto Sprinklers | ✅ All areas |
| Ownership Changed | No |
| CMS Certification # | 015171 |
| Last Inspection | August 25, 2022 |
| 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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