Oak Crest Health & Wellness in Bessemer, AL has an overall 2-star rating. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and staffing is 2 stars, with reported nurse staffing at 3.18 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; quality measures are 5 stars and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 12, 2023Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1832.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.46
Licensed practical nurses
0.82
Nurse aides
1.90
Weekend nursing
2.76
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 68%
Registered nurse turnover: 80%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
6.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.2%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
7.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.3%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
93.8%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
43%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
84.9%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
64%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited February 2023 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: L
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2023 — 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 had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited February 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — 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 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · 12 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
61.9 residents on an average day (78% of 79 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 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.