Goodwater Healthcare Center
16 Jones Hill Road, Goodwater, AL 35072
Goodwater Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Goodwater, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 15, 2021 (5 years ago)
- Health citations since March 15, 20185 (Alabama average 10)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on March 15, 2018
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 5 citations
Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2018.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2018.
Citation F0637. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 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 April 19, 2018.
Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 19, 2018.
Fire safety inspection on March 15, 2018
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Show the 1 citation
Citation K0343. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2018.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (256) 839-6711
- Last standard health inspection
- April 15, 2021 (5 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 72
- Residents per day, on average
- 61.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Goodwater Healthcare Center LLC
- Chain
- Prime Health Care Enterprises
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Alabama average (5 vs 10).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- PRIME HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 05/28/2004
- PRIME MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/18/2003
Questions
When was Goodwater Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists April 15, 2021 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Goodwater Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since March 15, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Goodwater Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Goodwater Healthcare Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Goodwater Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.