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Windsor House

4411 McAllister Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805

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Windsor House is a nursing home in Huntsville, 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) 837-8585
Last standard health inspection
May 29, 2021 (5 years ago)
Certified beds
117
Residents per day, on average
99.1
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Diversicare Windsor House, LLC
Chain
Diversicare Healthcare
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Alabama average (15 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 October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.2 to 2.7 hours per resident per day.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  6. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 24, 2023 from $261,550 to $266,231.

  8. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 24, 2023 from $402,385 to $261,550.

  9. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  10. 11 citations

    Health inspection on May 29, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    3 of 224 Alabama homes (1%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2021.

    • Citation F0580. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2021.

    • Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2021.

    • Citation F0625. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2021.

    • Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 2, 2021.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 July 2, 2021.

    • 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 July 2, 2021.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2021.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2021.

    • 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 2, 2021.

    • Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2021.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 2, 2021.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2018.

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  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on March 7, 2019

    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 April 11, 2019.

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  12. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on March 7, 2019

    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 April 17, 2019.

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  13. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 5, 2018

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2018.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2018.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2018.

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  14. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 5, 2018

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2018.

    • Citation K0281. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2018.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 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 Windsor House last inspected?

CMS lists May 29, 2021 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Windsor House have?

CMS lists 15 health citations since April 5, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Windsor House been fined?

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

What is the CMS star rating of Windsor House?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Windsor House a Special Focus Facility?

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

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