The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
NHC HEALTHCARE, ANNISTON
ANNISTON, AL · Medicare-certified · 151 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
NHC Healthcare, Anniston has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection score but stronger 4-star staffing and quality ratings. It has a recent abuse citation, $11,057 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.47 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4657 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 26, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $11,057recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4657.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.84
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.48
- Nurse aides
- 2.15
- Weekend nursing
- 3.13
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 24%
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
21.7%21.4%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%4.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.5%5.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%5.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.6%13.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%11.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.6%24.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.7%2.1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.8%17%Improving
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
—74.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.4%56%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
45.8%16.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2018 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited October 2024 — 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.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,057 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 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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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $11,057 in total fines.
- $11,057
Federal fine
Oct 26, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · 69 homes · 3.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 134.9 residents on an average day (89% of 151 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 years
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.