Health Care Inc
Ashville, Alabama · CCN 015407
11 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2020.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 43
- Surveys
- 11
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 3
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 53
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- St. Clair
- Medicare-certified since
- 1990
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=3, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Aug 24, 2022
1,538 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.27 | 3.90 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.31 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 78.3% | 46.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D466.7% | E— | F233.3% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F6411×
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F6561×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F8421×
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F8801×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Health Care Inc, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 24, 2022
Based on observations, interview, review of the 2017 Food Code of the United States (U.S.) Public Health Service and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a review of facility policies titled, Hand Washing, Bare Hand Contact with Food and Use of Plastic Gloves and Cleaning Dishes/Dish Machine, the facility failed to ensure Employee Identifier (EI) #2 washed their hands and changed their gloves after handling dirty dishes and before handling clean dishes. This had the potential to affect 46 of residents receiving meals from the kitchen. Findings Include: The 2017 Food Code of the U.S. Public Health Service and the FDA included the following: . 2-301.14 When to Wash. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Aug 24, 2022
Based on observation, interviews, record review and review of a facility policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plans Health Care Inc, the facility failed to ensure a care plan was developed/implemented for: 1) Resident Identifier (RI) #131's use of a Foley Catheter; and 2) RI #7's hearing aide usage. These deficient practices affected RI #'s 7 and 131, two of 14 residents whose care plans were reviewed. Findings Include: Review of a facility policy titled,Comprehensive Care Plans Health Care Inc., with a revised/reviewed date of 01/2022, revealed the following: . Policy: It is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with . […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF842Aug 24, 2022
Based on interviews, record review and review of a facility policy titled Documentation of Wound Treatments Health Care Inc., the facility failed to ensure licensed staff consistently documented treatment was provided to the surgical incision on Resident Identifier (RI) #181's nose. This deficient practice affected RI #181, one of one residents sampled for documentation of treatment being provided to a resident's surgical incision. Findings Include: Review of an undated facility policy titled, Documentation of Wound Treatments Health Care Inc. revealed the following: Policy: The facility completes accurate documentation of wound assessments and treatments, including response to treatment, change in condition, and changes in treatment. 2. a. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 43 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 24, 2022Standard and complaint3 findings
- Nov 19, 2020Complaint3 findings · 3 harm
- Aug 8, 2019Standard3 findings
- Jun 28, 2018Standard4 findings
- Apr 20, 2017Standard3 findings
- Apr 7, 2016Standard2 findings
- Mar 25, 2015Standard10 findings
- Jun 19, 2014Standard6 findings
Show the 3 earlier surveys
- Apr 26, 2013—2 findings
- May 24, 2012—4 findings
- Apr 14, 2011—3 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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