15.7% antipsychotic use — near the national average of 16.7%.
⚠️ Short-Stay Rehab
22.9% rehospitalization rate — near the national average of 23.9%.
⚠️ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
4.8% pressure ulcer rate — near the national average.
✅ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
Only 1.8% of residents experience falls with major injury — well below the national average of 3.3%. Strong fall prevention program.
Overall Rating 2022–2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022–2026
Quality Measures vs National Average
Long-Stay Residents
Antipsychotic Medication Uselong-stay
15.7% -1.1% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
1.8% -1.4% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
4.8% -0.2% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
19.3% +4.4% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
22.5% +6.2% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
2.6% +0.9% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
0.0% -11.4% vs national
National avg: 11.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay
0.0% -0.1% vs national
National avg: 0.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay
4.2% -1.2% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
22.9% -1.0% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
9.6% -2.4% 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 InsightPiedmont Health Care Center currently provides 4 hours 32 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 43 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 42.3% â above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 32 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours3 hours 2 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours47 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours43 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 59 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours23 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.
Nationally, Piedmont Health Care Center ranks 5354th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 76.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 62nd out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,276 nationally and RN hours rank #4,770 nationally (#69 in AL).
Total Nurse Staffing — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
2022
4.53
#2,091 / 14,703
#23 / 224
2023
4.48
#2,170 / 14,703
#32 / 224
2024
4.89
#1,280 / 14,703
#11 / 224
2025
4.77
#1,622 / 14,703
#18 / 224
2026
4.53
#2,276 / 14,703
#32 / 224
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
2022
0.68
#5,553 / 14,703
#69 / 224
2023
0.48
#8,632 / 14,703
#130 / 224
2024
0.57
#6,792 / 14,703
#103 / 224
2025
0.71
#4,639 / 14,703
#61 / 224
2026
0.71
#4,770 / 14,703
#69 / 224
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Piedmont Health Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-08-01. 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 (256) 447-8258 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Piedmont Health Care 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 76.2/100, placing it #5354 of 14703 facilities nationally and #62 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 Piedmont Health Care Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 32 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 43 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 47 minutes; Nurse Aide â 3 hours 2 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 59 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 42.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Piedmont Health Care 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, Piedmont Health Care Center ranks 5354th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 76.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 62nd out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,276 nationally and RN hours rank #4,770 nationally (#69 in AL). Our composite quality score of 76.2/100 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 Piedmont, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/piedmont/
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