Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center
22670 Main Street, Fairhope, AL 36532 · (251) 928-2177
For profit - Limited Liability company · 83 certified beds
Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2023, found 3 citations (the Alabama average is 4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 10, 2023 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 10, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.March 10, 2023 · F0914 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.March 10, 2023 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Alabama average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.34 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.15 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.29 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.90 | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 74.3% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 83 |
| Average residents per day | 58.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fairhope Health & Rehab Fairhope · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Crowne Healthcare of North Baldwin Bay Minette · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center Daphne · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Foley Foley · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Robertsdale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Ctr Robertsdale · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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