The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2018 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
COOSA VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER
SYLACAUGA, AL · Medicare-certified · 85 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
COOSA VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER (SYLACAUGA, AL) has an overall 5-star rating, with 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing, but only 2 stars for quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 4.28 hours per resident per day, just above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2773 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 30, 2023Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2773.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.82
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 2.57
- Weekend nursing
- 3.37
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 23%
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
12.5%20.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6%2.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.7%1.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.5%1.5%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.1%5.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.2%10.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.6%27.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%1.9%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.9%8.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
98.5%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.5%99%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited June 2018 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited June 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited June 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 16, 2018
Now operated by Coosa Valley Healthcare Center, previously Coosa Valley Nursing Facility.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PRIME HEALTH CARE ENTERPRISES · 5 homes · 4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 80.1 residents on an average day (94% of 85 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.