About Crowne Health Care Of Ft PayneCrowne Health Care Of Ft Payne is located at 403 13Th Street Northwest, Fort Payne, AL, reachable at (256) 845-5990. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 123.0 certified beds and serves an average of 99 residents per day. It is part of the Crowne Health Care network (18 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1977-01-01. Notably, Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in AL.
#8665 of 14703 nationally – #125 of 224 in Alabama
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne is a strong choice for families in the Fort Payne, AL area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightCrowne Health Care Of Ft Payne currently provides 4 hours 15 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 49 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 32.2%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 15 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 29 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours56 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours49 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 44 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours21 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 %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 1 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $6,636. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Nationally, Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne ranks 8665th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 125th out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,410 nationally and RN hours rank #3,396 nationally (#33 in AL).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
Note
2022
3.88
#5,091 / 14,703
#89 / 224
Above average
2023
3.73
#5,916 / 14,703
#118 / 224
Above average
2024
3.70
#6,440 / 14,703
#137 / 224
Above average
2025
3.90
#5,271 / 14,703
#105 / 224
Above average
2026
4.25
#3,410 / 14,703
#70 / 224
Top 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
Note
2022
0.92
#2,700 / 14,703
#18 / 224
Top 25%
2023
0.77
#3,608 / 14,703
#32 / 224
Top 25%
2024
0.74
#3,909 / 14,703
#37 / 224
Above average
2025
0.64
#5,626 / 14,703
#90 / 224
Above average
2026
0.82
#3,396 / 14,703
#33 / 224
Top 25%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-01-01. 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) 845-5990 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne 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 (4★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 69.2/100, placing it #8665 of 14703 facilities nationally and #125 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 Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne receives a reported average of 4 hours 15 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 49 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 56 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 29 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 44 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 32.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 1 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $6,636. 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 6.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne ranks 8665th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 69.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 125th out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,410 nationally and RN hours rank #3,396 nationally (#33 in AL). Our composite quality score of 69.2/100 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 Fort Payne, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/fort-payne/
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