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Washington County Nursing Home

14600 St Stephens Avenue, Chatom, AL 36518

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Washington County Nursing Home is a nursing home in Chatom, 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
(251) 847-6412
Last standard health inspection
June 10, 2021 (5 years ago)
Certified beds
88
Residents per day, on average
75
Ownership type
Government - County
Legal business name
Washington County Healthcare Authority, INC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Alabama average (1 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 February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  2. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on February 28, 2019

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0341. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2019.

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  3. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 15, 2018

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 2018.

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  4. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 15, 2018

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0325. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 5, 2018.

    • Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 16, 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 Washington County Nursing Home last inspected?

CMS lists June 10, 2021 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Washington County Nursing Home have?

CMS lists 1 health citation since February 15, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Washington County Nursing Home been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Washington County Nursing Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Washington County Nursing Home a Special Focus Facility?

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