About Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia TraceWillowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace is located at One Crown Circle, Huntsville, AL, reachable at (256) 261-1602. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 59.0 certified beds and serves an average of 16 residents per day. It is part of the Acts Retirement-Life Communities network (26 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2003-03-18. Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace has held a 5-star overall rating for 3 consecutive years, reflecting consistent high-quality care.
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Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace offers a mid-range care option in Huntsville, AL. 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
★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
N/A
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
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Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
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Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightWillowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace currently provides 4 hours 16 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 21 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 61 min/day (2022) to 81 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is low at 18.2%, suggesting a stable care team.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 16 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 27 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours28 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 21 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours33 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 48 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours55 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
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Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $16,950. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Nationally, Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace ranks 712th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 89.0/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 6th out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 1st out of 9 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,323 nationally and RN hours rank #770 nationally (#2 in AL).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
Note
2022
2.76
#12,904 / 14,703
#204 / 224
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
3.98
#4,203 / 14,703
#86 / 224
Above average
2024
4.12
#3,570 / 14,703
#74 / 224
Top 25%
2025
4.22
#3,370 / 14,703
#64 / 224
Top 25%
2026
4.26
#3,323 / 14,703
#67 / 224
Top 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
Note
2022
1.02
#2,001 / 14,703
#9 / 224
Top 25%
2023
1.18
#1,085 / 14,703
#3 / 224
Top 10%
2024
1.35
#704 / 14,703
#2 / 224
Top 5%
2025
1.31
#837 / 14,703
#1 / 224
Top 10%
2026
1.35
#770 / 14,703
#2 / 224
Top 10%
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace is certified as a Medicare facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2003-03-18. 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 (256) 261-1602 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace 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 (3★), Staffing (5★), 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 89.0/100, placing it #712 of 14703 facilities nationally and #6 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 Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace receives a reported average of 4 hours 16 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 21 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 28 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 27 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 48 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 18.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $16,950. 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 20.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace ranks 712th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 89.0/100), placing it in the top 5% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 6th out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 1st out of 9 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,323 nationally and RN hours rank #770 nationally (#2 in AL). Our composite quality score of 89.0/100 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/
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.