Skilled Nursing
Huntsville, AL · 59 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Huntsville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
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Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
1600 West Hobbs Street, Athens, AL 35611 · Limestone County
We care for those who care for us with long and short-term care, senior rehab, & respite care. Limestone Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is committed to enhancing the quality of life for each of our residents.
60
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 82% full — openings are usually available.
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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Athens
Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Athens, AL, with 170 certified beds and an average of about 139 residents per day. It operates as part of the Preston Health Services network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.96 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.46 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.96 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Athens, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 170
- Avg. residents/day
- 139
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Preston Health Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 015024
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
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,110–$9,810/mo (median $8,730) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Huntsville 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
- 3.96
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.46
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.1%
- 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)
- 3
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2020-02-13
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2020-02-13Severity F — 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.
2020-02-13Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2020-02-13Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019-03-20Severity F — 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.
2019-03-20Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018-02-15Severity F — 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.
2018-02-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2018-02-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Studio apartments
Location
1600 West Hobbs Street, Athens, 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 Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC
How much does Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC cost?
Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Athens, AL area typically runs $8,110–$9,810 per month (median $8,730, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?
Staff provide about 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC?
Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2020-02-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC have availability?
Typically 82% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC offer?
Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC in Athens, AL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 170 beds.
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