Score capped from 77.9 to 74.0 due to: 2-star health inspection. Why caps exist →
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
❌ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
23.1% 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 18.6% 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
Only 1.8% of residents develop pressure sores — well below the national average of 5.1%. Good wound prevention protocols.
⚠️ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
2.4% 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
23.1% +6.4% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
2.4% -0.9% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
1.8% -3.3% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
12.4% -2.5% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
7.2% -9.2% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
1.1% -0.6% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
1.7% -9.7% 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
1.6% -3.8% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
18.6% -5.3% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
10.2% -1.8% 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
★★★★★3 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 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 InsightNhc Healthcare, Anniston currently provides 3 hours 40 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 49 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 40.5% â above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 40 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 21 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours31 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours49 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 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 15 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)
⚠️ Some compliance concerns over 5 years
Total citations (2022–2026)41
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)6
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)2
Complaint-driven citations14
Abuse / neglect related citations6
Government fines (2022–2026)5
Total fines paid$50,329
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days0
⚠️ Score ceiling applied: This facility’s composite score has been capped due to: 2-star health inspection. Learn why →
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Anniston ranks 2656th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.4/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 26th out of 224 nursing homes. In Anniston, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,425 nationally and RN hours rank #3,410 nationally (#35 in AL).
Total Nurse Staffing — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
2022
3.80
#5,626 / 14,703
#96 / 224
2023
4.06
#3,819 / 14,703
#77 / 224
2024
3.71
#6,357 / 14,703
#134 / 224
2025
3.89
#5,310 / 14,703
#106 / 224
2026
3.67
#7,425 / 14,703
#140 / 224
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
2022
0.66
#5,904 / 14,703
#74 / 224
2023
0.53
#7,559 / 14,703
#106 / 224
2024
0.70
#4,430 / 14,703
#52 / 224
2025
0.81
#3,395 / 14,703
#35 / 224
2026
0.82
#3,410 / 14,703
#35 / 224
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Nhc Healthcare, Anniston is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1973-06-12. 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) 831-5730 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Nhc Healthcare, Anniston holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2â ), Staffing (4â ), and Quality of Resident Care (5â ). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 82.4/100, placing it #2656 of 14703 facilities nationally and #26 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 Nhc Healthcare, Anniston receives a reported average of 3 hours 40 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 49 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 31 minutes; Nurse Aide â 2 hours 21 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 15 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 40.5%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
â ï¸ CMS has flagged Nhc Healthcare, Anniston with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $11,057. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period â families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $11,057, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 43.0 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon â indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Anniston ranks 2656th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.4/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 26th out of 224 nursing homes. In Anniston, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,425 nationally and RN hours rank #3,410 nationally (#35 in AL). Our composite quality score of 82.4/100 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 Anniston, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/anniston/
📌 Straight-line distances only — does not account for roads or terrain. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, March 2026. ⚠ = approximate location (ZIP centroid geocoding).
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.