Gulf Shores Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has an overall 5-star rating, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5588.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.44
Licensed practical nurses
1.38
Nurse aides
1.74
Weekend nursing
3.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
24.5%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.5%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.7%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
93.5%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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 September 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
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 December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited September 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of NEXION HEALTH · 52 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
44.3 residents on an average day (46% of 96 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 29 years
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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.