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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Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
2061 Poole Drive, Nw, Huntsville, AL 35810 · Madison County
A Community for Seniors
39
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (85 of 90 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 low federal rating — review the details closely
Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Huntsville, AL, with 90 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.56 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.6%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $16,801 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.40 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •High staff turnover (68.6%)
- •14 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Huntsville options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 90
- Avg. residents/day
- 85
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 015372
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
- 4.40
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.56
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 68.6%
- 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)
- 14
- Federal fines
- 2 ($16,801)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2024-08-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (18 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-08-21Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-08-21Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2024-08-21Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2024-08-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2024-08-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2024-08-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2024-08-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2024-08-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-21 | Fine | $6,500 |
| 2024-08-21 | Fine | $10,301 |
| 2024-08-21 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Fitness center
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
2061 Poole Drive, Nw, Huntsville, AL
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Huntsville, 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 Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 68.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center?
Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-08-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 95% full (85 of 90 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 Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Huntsville, AL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 90 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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