Gadsden, AL · 209 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Gadsden.
Est. $7,470–$9,030/mo
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Altoona Health & Rehab
6532 Walnut Grove Road, Altoona, AL 35952 · Etowah County
4.0CMS overall rating(205) 589-6394
80
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (48 of 50 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Altoona
Altoona Health & Rehab is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Altoona, AL, with 50 certified beds and an average of about 48 residents per day. It operates as part of the Trinity Management, Inc. network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.62 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.69 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.62 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Altoona for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 50
- Avg. residents/day
- 48
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Trinity Management, Inc.
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 015101
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,470–$9,030/mo (median $8,040) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Gadsden prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.62
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.69
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 24.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2022-06-13
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2023-06-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023-06-08Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2022-06-13Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
2022-06-13Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2022-06-13Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2022-06-13Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2020-02-27Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
6532 Walnut Grove Road, Altoona, AL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Altoona Health & Rehab
How much does Altoona Health & Rehab cost?
Altoona Health & Rehab does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Altoona, AL area typically runs $7,470–$9,030 per month (median $8,040, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Altoona Health & Rehab's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Altoona Health & Rehab 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Altoona Health & Rehab?
Staff provide about 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 24.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Altoona Health & Rehab?
Altoona Health & Rehab has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2022-06-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Altoona Health & Rehab have availability?
Typically 95% full (48 of 50 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Altoona Health & Rehab offer?
Altoona Health & Rehab in Altoona, AL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 50 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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