Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Huntsville, AL has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty plus $16,801 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 3 stars, and reported nurse staffing is 4.30 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: August 21, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $16,801recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2952.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.66
Licensed practical nurses
1.08
Nurse aides
2.56
Weekend nursing
3.38
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 63%
Registered nurse turnover: 73%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.4%10.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.6%5.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4%3.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%5.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.1%17.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.9%35.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%3.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.8%1.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
37.8%23.6%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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—73.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
10%0%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—49%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
48%4.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: J
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2018 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,301 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,500 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $16,801 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 21, 2024
4 days
Federal fine
Aug 21, 2024
$10,301
Federal fine
Aug 21, 2024
$6,500
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
83.7 residents on an average day (93% of 90 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 46 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.