SeniorCareRanked
Alabama/TUSCALOOSA
56
Fair

HERITAGE HEALTH CARE & REHAB INC

1101 SNOWS MILL AVENUE, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35406
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

HERITAGE HEALTH CARE & REHAB INC is a 216-bed for profit - corporation nursing home located in TUSCALOOSA, Alabama. It has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 56 out of 100, indicating average quality. Staff turnover is 48.6%. This facility has no recorded fines. 2 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection.

How This Compares

Trust Score56/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating3/5 stars (= Average than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day4.3 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.40 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover49% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies2 (↑ Better than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • Most recent health inspection more than 2 years ago

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day4.3
RN hours/resident/day0.40
Staff turnover48.6%
RN turnover25%

Facility Information

Beds216
Avg residents137.9
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Deficiencies (last inspection)2
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting HERITAGE HEALTH CARE & REHAB INC

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

HERITAGE HEALTH CARE & REHAB INC reports 4.3 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 48.6% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

2 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.