NHC HEALTHCARE, MOULTON – MOULTON, AL

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Nhc Healthcare, Moulton

300 HOSPITAL STREET, Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 974-1146
136 beds
All Moulton facilities
5.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
82.28
Score /100
#2684
National Rank

#2684
of 14703 facilities
National
81.8% position
#27
of 224 in AL
State Rank
#1
of 1 in Lawrence
County Rank
#1
of 1 in Moulton
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 35650
ZIP Rank






About Nhc Healthcare, MoultonNhc Healthcare, Moulton is located at 300 Hospital Street, Moulton, AL, reachable at (256) 974-1146. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 136.0 certified beds and serves an average of 118 residents per day. It is part of the National Healthcare Corporation network (65 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1977-09-01. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Nhc Healthcare, Moulton

Address

300 Hospital Street, Moulton, AL 35650

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 136 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
⚠️ 2 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
82.28
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#2684 of 14703 nationally – #27 of 224 in Alabama

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Nhc Healthcare, Moulton is a strong choice for families in the Moulton, AL area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. 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

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightNhc Healthcare, Moulton currently provides 3 hours 32 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 37 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 55.7%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 32 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 19 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours36 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours37 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 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 12 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours23 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 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $31,186. 6 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 8.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#2,684
of 14,703
National
Top 18%
#27
of 224
AL State
Top 12% in AL
#1
of 1
️ Lawrence County
Best in county
#1
of 1
️ Moulton
Best in city
#1
of 1
ZIP 35650
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Moulton ranks 2684th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.3/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 27th out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,726 nationally and RN hours rank #6,453 nationally (#112 in AL).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AL State Rank Note
2022 4.05 #4,027 / 14,703 #67 / 224 Above average
2023 3.70 #6,143 / 14,703 #121 / 224 Above average
2024 3.66 #6,742 / 14,703 #143 / 224 Above average
2025 3.83 #5,817 / 14,703 #124 / 224 Above average
2026 3.54 #8,726 / 14,703 #160 / 224 Below average

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank AL State Rank Note
2022 0.77 #4,187 / 14,703 #40 / 224 Above average
2023 0.67 #5,091 / 14,703 #53 / 224 Above average
2024 0.67 #4,940 / 14,703 #62 / 224 Above average
2025 0.74 #4,248 / 14,703 #51 / 224 Above average
2026 0.61 #6,453 / 14,703 #112 / 224 Above average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Nhc Healthcare, Moulton is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-09-01. 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) 974-1146 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Nhc Healthcare, Moulton 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 (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 #2684 of 14703 facilities nationally and #27 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, Moulton receives a reported average of 3 hours 32 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 37 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 36 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 19 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 12 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 55.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $31,186. 6 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 8.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Nhc Healthcare, Moulton ranks 2684th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 82.3/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 27th out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,726 nationally and RN hours rank #6,453 nationally (#112 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 Moulton, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/moulton/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

300 HOSPITAL STREET, Moulton, AL 35650
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Legal Name

NHC HEALTHCARE-MOULTON LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 136
Average Residents / Day 118 (87% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Lawrence County, AL
City Moulton, AL
ZIP Code 35650
Approved Since September 1, 1977
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 015128
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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