The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC
CARBON HILL, AL · Medicare-certified · 59 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc. has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and quality ratings, and it is an SFF Candidate/special focus facility. Staffing is 3 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.71 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility has had $235,127 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7073 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 30, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $235,127special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7073.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84
- Nurse aides
- 2.29
- Weekend nursing
- 2.91
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 69%
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
50%53.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.7%8.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.3%2.3%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.8%7.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.1%10.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—9.8%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
28.6%22%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.6%3.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.4%19%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
—97.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%89.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.7%47.6%Worsening
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 November 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $235,127 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 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 · $235,127 in total fines.
- $235,127
Federal fine
Nov 30, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 46.6 residents on an average day (79% of 59 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 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.