The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2018 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Southern Springs Health & Rehab
Registered name: SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY
UNION SPRINGS, AL · Medicare-certified · 123 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Southern Springs Health & Rehab in Union Springs, AL has a 5-star overall rating, with 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars each for staffing and quality measures. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, and nurse staffing was 4.09 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.087 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 1, 2023Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.087.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85
- Nurse aides
- 2.83
- Weekend nursing
- 3.51
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 22%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
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
29.4%25.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%5.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.1%9.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.8%12.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9%6.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.2%5.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.2%22.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.4%2.3%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.3%8.6%Worsening
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
—87%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
27.8%28.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—46.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
50%65.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited April 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited May 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 101.4 residents on an average day (82% of 123 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.