About Montgomery Children’S Specialty CenterMontgomery Children’S Specialty Center is located at 2853 Forbes Drive, Montgomery, AL, reachable at (334) 261-3445. This For profit – Partnership facility operates 54.0 certified beds and serves an average of 48 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2010-11-18. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Montgomery Children’S Specialty Center offers a mid-range care option in Montgomery, AL. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
N/A
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightMontgomery Children’S Specialty Center currently provides 3 hours 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 46 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 stands at 49.0% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 28 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 54 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours48 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours46 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes
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 2 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours36 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 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $362,836. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Montgomery Children’S Specialty Center ranks 2690th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.3/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 28th out of 224 nursing homes. In Montgomery, it ranks 1st out of 8 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,439 nationally and RN hours rank #4,021 nationally (#52 in AL).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
Note
2022
3.51
#7,788 / 14,703
#129 / 224
Below average
2023
3.32
#9,356 / 14,703
#152 / 224
Below average
2024
3.31
#10,072 / 14,703
#173 / 224
Below average
2025
3.39
#9,866 / 14,703
#175 / 224
Below average
2026
3.46
#9,439 / 14,703
#165 / 224
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
Note
2022
0.49
#9,088 / 14,703
#144 / 224
Below average
2023
0.50
#8,232 / 14,703
#120 / 224
Below average
2024
0.58
#6,508 / 14,703
#96 / 224
Above average
2025
0.64
#5,637 / 14,703
#92 / 224
Above average
2026
0.77
#4,021 / 14,703
#52 / 224
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Montgomery Children’S Specialty Center is certified as a Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2010-11-18. 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 (334) 261-3445 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Montgomery Children’S Specialty Center 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 (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 82.3/100, placing it #2690 of 14703 facilities nationally and #28 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 Montgomery Children’S Specialty Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 46 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 48 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 54 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 2 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 49.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $362,836. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. 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 29.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Montgomery Children’S Specialty Center ranks 2690th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.3/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 28th out of 224 nursing homes. In Montgomery, it ranks 1st out of 8 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,439 nationally and RN hours rank #4,021 nationally (#52 in AL). Our composite quality score of 82.3/100 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 Montgomery, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/montgomery/
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. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.