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Brown Nursing Home

2334 Washington Street, Alexander City, AL 35010

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Brown Nursing Home is a nursing home in Alexander City, Alabama. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(256) 329-9061
Last standard health inspection
February 5, 2020 (6 years ago)
Certified beds
68
Residents per day, on average
62.9
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Brown Nursing Home, LLC
Chain
Crowne Health Care
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Alabama average (7 vs 10).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  4. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  5. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  6. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  8. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on February 5, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2020.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2018.

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  9. 4 citations

    Health inspection on November 15, 2018

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2018.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2018.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2018.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2018.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2018.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2018.

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  10. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on November 15, 2018

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2019.

    • Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2019.

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  11. 3 citations

    Health inspection on February 8, 2018

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2018.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2018.

    • Citation F0584. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2018.

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  12. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 8, 2018

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2018.

    • Citation E0013. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2018.

    • Citation E0036. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 22, 2018.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Brown Nursing Home last inspected?

CMS lists February 5, 2020 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Brown Nursing Home have?

CMS lists 7 health citations since February 8, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Brown Nursing Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Brown Nursing Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Brown Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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