Columbiana, AL · 63 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Columbiana.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
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Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC
350 Northeast 4TH Street, Carbon Hill, AL 35549 · Walker County
Walker Rehabilitation is a privately owned, Medicare and Medicaid Certified skilled nursing facility in Carbon Hill, Alabama. Our facility can accommodate fifty-nine residents for short term rehab or long term residential stay. At our facility we value patient care and strive to provide the best
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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 low federal rating — review the details closely
Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Carbon Hill, AL, with 59 certified beds and an average of about 48 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, 2/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.15 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.52 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $235,127 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.15 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (66%)
- •$235,127 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Carbon Hill options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 59
- Avg. residents/day
- 48
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 015408
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 | $7,990–$9,670/mo (median $8,600) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Birmingham 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
- 3.15
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.52
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 66%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation) (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- 1 ($235,127)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2024-11-30
- 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.
2024-11-30Severity L — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2024-11-30Severity L — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
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 facil…
2024-11-30Severity L — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2024-11-30Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom 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.
2024-11-30Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
2024-11-30Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2024-11-30Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2024-11-30Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition 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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-30 | Fine | $235,127 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
350 Northeast 4TH Street, Carbon Hill, 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
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How much does Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC cost?
Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Carbon Hill, AL area typically runs $7,990–$9,670 per month (median $8,600, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC?
Staff provide about 3.15 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 66% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC?
Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC has 18 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC 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 Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC offer?
Walker Rehabilitation Center, INC in Carbon Hill, AL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 59 beds.
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