WILLOWBROOKE CT SKILLED CARE CTR AT MAGNOLIA TRACE – HUNTSVILLE, AL

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace

ONE CROWN CIRCLE, Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 261-1602
59 beds
All Huntsville facilities
5.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
88.95
Score /100
#712
National Rank

#712
of 14703 facilities
National
95.2% position
#6
of 224 in AL
State Rank
#1
of 12 in Madison
County Rank
#1
of 9 in Huntsville
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 35802
ZIP Rank






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.
Facility

Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace

Address

One Crown Circle, Huntsville, AL 35802

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
Facility Details
  • 59 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
88.95
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#712 of 14703 nationally – #6 of 224 in Alabama

Who Is This Facility Best For?

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

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

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

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 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $16,950. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
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 20.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#712
of 14,703
National
Top 5%
#6
of 224
AL State
Top 5% in AL
#1
of 12
️ Madison County
Best in county
#1
of 9
️ Huntsville
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 35802
Best in ZIP

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).

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 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/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

ONE CROWN CIRCLE, Huntsville, AL 35802
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Legal Name

ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES INC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 59
Average Residents / Day 16 (27% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare
County Madison County, AL
City Huntsville, AL
ZIP Code 35802
Approved Since March 18, 2003
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 015450
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 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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