REGENCY HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER – HUNTSVILLE, AL

CMS Verified · Updated March 2026

Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center

2061 POOLE DRIVE, NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 852-9290
90.0 beds
All Huntsville facilities
62.0
Score /100
1.0★
CMS Overall
1.0★
Health Inspection
4.0★
Quality Care
2.0★
Staffing
#7979
National Rank

#7979
of 14703 nationally
National Rank
#134
of 224 in AL
State Rank
#4
of 12 in county
County Rank
#3
of 9 in Huntsville
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 35810
ZIP Rank








Facility

Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center

Address

2061 Poole Drive, Nw, Huntsville, AL 35810

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 90 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Auto Sprinklers: Yes

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ Serious safety findings
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years

Composite Quality Score

62.0
/ 100

Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →

Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
31.6 / 35

Quality of Care (25 pts)
18.8 / 25

Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
8.9 / 20

Compliance History (15 pts)
13.3 / 15

Staff Stability (10 pts)
3.7 / 10

Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
0.0 / 5

Score capped from 66.0 to 62.0 due to: 1-star health inspection. Why caps exist →

Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?

⚠️ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
19.0% antipsychotic use — near the national average of 16.7%.
⚠️ Short-Stay Rehab
23.7% rehospitalization rate — near the national average of 23.9%.
⚠️ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
5.2% pressure ulcer rate — near the national average.
✅ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
Only 1.6% 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

19.0%
+2.3% vs national

National avg: 16.7%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay

1.6%
-1.7% vs national

National avg: 3.3%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay

5.2%
+0.1% vs national

National avg: 5.1%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay

15.2%
+0.4% vs national

National avg: 14.9%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay

16.5%
+0.2% vs national

National avg: 16.3%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay

3.7%
+1.9% vs national

National avg: 1.7%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay

0.6%
-10.8% 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

1.5%
-3.8% vs national

National avg: 5.4%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)

Short-Stay / Rehab Residents

Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay

23.7%
-0.1% vs national

National avg: 23.9%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay

13.9%
+1.9% 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

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 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 InsightRegency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center currently provides 4 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 28 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 62.9%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 18 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 40 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 10 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours28 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 27 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours14 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)

❌ Serious findings — see details below
Immediate Jeopardy citation in last 2 years. This means inspectors found conditions that posed an immediate threat to resident safety. Review the full inspection report at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Total citations (2022–2026)58
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)6
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)4
Complaint-driven citations32
Abuse / neglect related citations2
Government fines (2022–2026)7
Total fines paid$36,852
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days8
⚠️ Score ceiling applied: This facility’s composite score has been capped due to: 1-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.

Annual Trends

Government Fines ($) Per Year

Substantiated Complaints Per Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#7,979
of 14,703
National
Below average
#134
of 224
AL State
Below average
#4
of 12
️ Madison County
#3
of 9
️ Huntsville
#1
of 1
ZIP 35810

Nationally, Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center ranks 6895th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.0/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 91st out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 4th out of 9 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,155 nationally and RN hours rank #9,408 nationally (#179 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 4.28 #2,936 / 14,703 #40 / 224
2023 4.25 #2,925 / 14,703 #57 / 224
2024 4.14 #3,477 / 14,703 #71 / 224
2025 4.70 #1,766 / 14,703 #19 / 224
2026 4.30 #3,155 / 14,703 #62 / 224

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AL State Rank
2022 0.69 #5,301 / 14,703 #61 / 224
2023 0.47 #8,851 / 14,703 #136 / 224
2024 0.32 #12,078 / 14,703 #205 / 224
2025 0.50 #8,470 / 14,703 #158 / 224
2026 0.47 #9,408 / 14,703 #179 / 224

Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)

Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1980-03-01. 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) 852-9290 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 73.0/100, placing it #6895 of 14703 facilities nationally and #91 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 Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 28 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 10 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 40 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 27 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 62.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $16,801. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $16,801, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 3. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 144.75 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center ranks 6895th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 73.0/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 91st out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 4th out of 9 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,155 nationally and RN hours rank #9,408 nationally (#179 in AL). Our composite quality score of 73.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — 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 Huntsville, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/huntsville/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

2061 POOLE DRIVE, NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
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LLC
Legal Name

HUNTSVILLE SENIOR SERVICES LLC

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Facility Details

Certified Beds 90
Avg Residents / Day 86 (96% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Madison County, AL
City Huntsville, AL
ZIP Code 35810
Approved Since March 1, 1980
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Auto Sprinklers ✅ All areas
Ownership Changed No
CMS Certification # 015372
Last Inspection August 21, 2024
CMS Data Updated March 1, 2026

10 Closest Nursing Homes

The 10 nearest CMS-certified nursing homes to this facility, measured in straight-line distance. Use this to compare alternatives in the area.

# Facility Distance Score CMS Stars
#1 Diversicare Of Big Springs

Huntsville, AL
2.7 mi 61.9 ★★★★☆
#2 Windsor House

Huntsville, AL
3.6 mi 41.6 ★☆☆☆☆
#3 Brookshire Healthcare Center

Huntsville, AL
3.8 mi 57.8 ★★★☆☆
#4 The Health Center At Research Park

Huntsville, AL
3.9 mi 38.9 ★☆☆☆☆
#5 Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

Huntsville, AL
4.5 mi 49.9 ★☆☆☆☆
#6 Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

Huntsville, AL
5.7 mi 79.5 ★★★★☆
#7 Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace

Huntsville, AL
6.6 mi 62.0 ★★★★★
#8 Valley View Health And Rehabilitation, LLC

Madison, AL
8.9 mi 74.0 ★★★★☆
#9 Madison Manor Nursing Home

Madison, AL
10.5 mi 58.4 ★★★☆☆
#10 Fairview At Redstone Village

Huntsville, AL
10.9 mi 68.0 ★★★★☆

📌 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.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026 ·
Ranked among 14703 U.S. facilities ·
Ranking Methodology ·
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