The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
MAGNOLIA RIDGE
GARDENDALE, AL · Medicare-certified · 148 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Magnolia Ridge (Gardendale, AL) has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, is a Special Focus Facility candidate/flagged, and was fined $392,125 in the last 24 months. Staffing is 3 stars with 4.49 nurse hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, while quality measures are also 3 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4909 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 5, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $392,125special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4909.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01
- Nurse aides
- 2.80
- Weekend nursing
- 3.61
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 63%
Registered nurse turnover: 100%
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
10.4%11.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%2.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.7%4.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.5%2.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%7.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
1.6%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14%15.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.5%26.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.1%7.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.3%15.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.2%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
—95.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.6%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—12.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
17.1%71.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
The home failed to designate a physician to oversee resident care policies and coordinate medical care. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 841 — 42 CFR §483.70(g) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: J
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $392,125 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 18 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $392,125 in total fines.
- $392,125
Federal fine
Mar 19, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 54.1 residents on an average day (37% of 148 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 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.