Knollwood Healthcare
3151-A Knollwood Drive, Mobile, AL 36693
Knollwood Healthcare is a nursing home in Mobile, 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.
Special Focus Facility
CMS puts a small number of homes in this program. CMS inspects them more often until they meet the program's exit rules.
CMS star ratings
- not rated by CMS CMS overall star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS health inspection star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS staffing star rating
- not rated by CMS CMS quality measures star rating
CMS does not give star ratings to homes in its Special Focus Facility program.
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (251) 661-7608
- Last standard health inspection
- September 11, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 71
- Residents per day, on average
- 57.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Knollwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation LLC
- Chain
- Ephram Lahasky
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Alabama average (47 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 citation
Health inspection on August 11, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
4 of 224 Alabama homes (2%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2024.
Fine
August 11, 2026 (3 months ago)
CMS fine of $24,725 on August 11, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
3 citations
Health inspection on March 6, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint 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 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 3 times since 2024.
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 April 16, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2025.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 25, 2024 from $111,902 to $113,744.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0321 from the fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0324 from the fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0914 from the fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 25, 2024 from $17,217 to $10,555.
6 citations
Health inspection on September 11, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint 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 October 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0814 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2025.
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 October 30, 2025.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2025.
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 October 30, 2025.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 25, 2024 from $109,200 to $111,902.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 25, 2024 from $16,801 to $17,217.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on April 25, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 22, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 6, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 4 times since 2024.
14 citations
Health inspection on March 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
9 of 224 Alabama homes (4%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
Citation F0580. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
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 April 25, 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
Citation F0658. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
Citation F0760. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
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 April 25, 2025.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0583 2 times since 2024.
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 25, 2025.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
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 April 25, 2025.
Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 25, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0867 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0943. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
Fine
March 27, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $187,110 on March 27, 2025.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 25, 2024 from $168,000 to $109,200.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from April 25, 2024 from $25,847 to $16,801.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.
5 citations
Health inspection on October 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2024.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0908 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0803 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0847. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2024.
Citation F0848. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2024.
Citation E0025. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2024.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 5, 2024.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Payment stopped
May 23, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from May 23, 2024, for 116 days.
16 citations
Health inspection on April 25, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
13 of 224 Alabama homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
Citation F0835. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.
Citation F0837. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
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 May 29, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 May 29, 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity I: actual harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.
Citation F0607. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 17, 2024.
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 September 16, 2024.
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 September 16, 2024.
Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.
Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.
Citation F0583. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 16, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than 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 May 29, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.
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 July 17, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2024.
Fine
April 25, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $10,555 on April 25, 2024.
Fine
April 25, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $113,744 on April 25, 2024.
Fine
April 25, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $6,661 on April 25, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.9 to 4.3 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Questions
When was Knollwood Healthcare last inspected?
CMS lists September 11, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Knollwood Healthcare have?
CMS lists 47 health citations since April 25, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Knollwood Healthcare been fined?
CMS lists 5 fines in the past three years, $342,795 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Knollwood Healthcare?
CMS does not give star ratings to homes in its Special Focus Facility program.
Is Knollwood Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?
Yes. CMS lists it as a Special Focus Facility.
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