CMS Verified · Updated March 2026
Cullman Health Care Center
56.9
Score /100
2.0★
CMS Overall
2.0★
Health Inspection
2.0★
Quality Care
4.0★
Staffing
#10732
National Rank
Facility
Cullman Health Care Center
Address
1607 Main Ave Ne, Cullman, AL 35055
Phone
Care Offered
- Long-Term Care
- Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
- 95 Certified Beds
- Ownership: For profit – Corporation
- Resident Council: Resident
- Auto Sprinklers: Yes
- Network: VENZA CARE MANAGEMENT
Quick Verdict
Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
Composite Quality Score
56.9
/ 100
Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →
Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
34.4 / 35
34.4 / 35
Quality of Care (25 pts)
6.2 / 25
6.2 / 25
Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
8.2 / 20
8.2 / 20
Compliance History (15 pts)
14.4 / 15
14.4 / 15
Staff Stability (10 pts)
4.7 / 10
4.7 / 10
Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
⚠️ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
18.4% antipsychotic use — near the national average of 16.7%.
❌ Short-Stay Rehab
32.9% rehospitalization rate — above the national average of 23.9%. Ask about discharge planning and care coordination.
❌ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
7.2% pressure ulcer rate — above the national average of 5.1%. Ask about repositioning schedules and wound care staff.
⚠️ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
2.3% 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
18.4%
+1.7% vs national
+1.7% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
2.3%
-0.9% vs national
-0.9% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
7.2%
+2.1% vs national
+2.1% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
16.1%
+1.2% vs national
+1.2% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
18.3%
+2.0% vs national
+2.0% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
8.2%
+6.5% vs national
+6.5% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
0.3%
-11.0% vs national
-11.0% vs national
National avg: 11.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay
2.6%
+2.5% vs national
+2.5% vs national
National avg: 0.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay
7.3%
+1.9% vs national
+1.9% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
32.9%
+9.0% vs national
+9.0% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
14.6%
+2.6% vs national
+2.6% 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
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★2 / 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 InsightCullman Health Care Center currently provides 4 hours 10 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 58 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 27 min/day (2022) to 58 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 52.9%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 10 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 33 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours40 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours58 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 16 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours30 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)
⚠️ 32 citations over 5 years
Total citations (2022–2026)32
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)0
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)0
Complaint-driven citations0
Abuse / neglect related citations2
Government fines (2022–2026)2
Total fines paid$53,964
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days0
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Annual Trends
Government Fines ($) Per Year
Substantiated Complaints Per Year
Composite Quality Rankings
#10,732
of 14,703
National
Below average
Nationally, Cullman Health Care Center ranks 10761st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 63.8/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 183rd out of 224 nursing homes. In Cullman, it ranks 3rd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,786 nationally and RN hours rank #2,222 nationally (#12 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 | 4.04 | #4,094 / 14,703 | #71 / 224 |
| 2023 | 4.00 | #4,124 / 14,703 | #84 / 224 |
| 2024 | 3.69 | #6,497 / 14,703 | #138 / 224 |
| 2025 | 4.30 | #3,026 / 14,703 | #55 / 224 |
| 2026 | 4.17 | #3,786 / 14,703 | #83 / 224 |
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.44 | #9,938 / 14,703 | #169 / 224 |
| 2023 | 0.53 | #7,622 / 14,703 | #108 / 224 |
| 2024 | 0.50 | #8,128 / 14,703 | #134 / 224 |
| 2025 | 0.93 | #2,319 / 14,703 | #16 / 224 |
| 2026 | 0.96 | #2,222 / 14,703 | #12 / 224 |
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Cullman Health Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1971-02-01. 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) 734-8745 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Cullman Health Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2â
), Staffing (4â
), and Quality of Resident Care (2â
). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 63.8/100, placing it #10761 of 14703 facilities nationally and #183 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 Cullman Health Care Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 10 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 58 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 40 minutes; Nurse Aide â 2 hours 33 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 16 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 52.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $26,982. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $26,982, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 24.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Cullman Health Care Center ranks 10761st out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 63.8/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 183rd out of 224 nursing homes. In Cullman, it ranks 3rd out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,786 nationally and RN hours rank #2,222 nationally (#12 in AL). Our composite quality score of 63.8/100 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 Cullman, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/cullman/
Contact and Location
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Address
1607 MAIN AVE NE, Cullman, AL 35055
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Legal Name
CULLMAN SNF OPERATIONS LLC
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Facility Details
| Certified Beds | 95 |
| Avg Residents / Day | 92 (97% occupancy) |
| Ownership Type | For profit – Corporation |
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| County | Cullman County, AL |
| City | Cullman, AL |
| ZIP Code | 35055 |
| Approved Since | February 1, 1971 |
| Resident Council | ✅ Yes |
| Auto Sprinklers | ✅ All areas |
| Ownership Changed | No |
| CMS Certification # | 015048 |
| Last Inspection | October 19, 2023 |
| CMS Data Updated | March 1, 2026 |
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Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026 ·
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