The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
FAIRHOPE, AL · Medicare-certified · 83 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in Fairhope, AL has a 4-star overall rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but only average health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). It reported no fines in the last 24 months, and its nurse staffing was 3.48 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4779 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 8, 2023Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4779.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.01
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.46
- Nurse aides
- 2.01
- Weekend nursing
- 3.08
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 70%
Registered nurse turnover: 75%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10%8%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.8%5.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.7%11.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—18.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.1%20%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4%4.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.4%7.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.4%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.2%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited June 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide bedroom privacy when residents needed it. Cited March 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 914 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited September 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited September 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · 12 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 58.7 residents on an average day (71% of 83 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.