The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
HERITAGE HEALTH CARE & REHAB INC
TUSCALOOSA, AL · Medicare-certified · 216 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Heritage Health Care & Rehab Inc in Tuscaloosa has a mid-range overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with stronger staffing and quality scores at 4 stars and staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.22 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). There were no fines in the last 24 months, and its health inspection rating is 3 stars with recent citations related to food handling, care planning, and following treatment orders.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.22 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 27, 2022Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.22.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.87
- Nurse aides
- 2.88
- Weekend nursing
- 3.53
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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
26.4%20.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.8%3.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%2.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
4.6%4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
3.1%0.8%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.2%9.3%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
19.8%12.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.3%29.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.8%2.2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%2.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.8%14%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
1%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
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%98.4%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.6%98.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited January 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited May 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited May 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 135.5 residents on an average day (63% of 216 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 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.