Clay County Nursing Home
83825 Highway 9, Ashland, AL 36251
Clay County Nursing Home is a nursing home in Ashland, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (256) 354-2131
- Last standard health inspection
- March 16, 2022 (4 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 83
- Residents per day, on average
- 70.3
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Other
- Legal business name
- Clay County Healthcare Authority
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Alabama average (8 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.
CMS update of July 29, 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.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
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 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
2 citations
Health inspection on March 16, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2022.
Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2022.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 16, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2019.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2019.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on May 16, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2019.
Citation K0232. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2019.
Citation K0929. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2019.
4 citations
Health inspection on June 21, 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 July 26, 2018.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2018.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2018.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2018.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on June 21, 2018
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 13, 2018.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2018.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CLAY COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/1966
- YOUNG, STEPHENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
Questions
When was Clay County Nursing Home last inspected?
CMS lists March 16, 2022 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Clay County Nursing Home have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since June 21, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Clay County Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Clay County Nursing Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Clay County Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.