Athens, AL · 149 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Athens's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,110–$9,810/mo
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Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace
One Crown Circle, Huntsville, AL 35802 · Madison County
5.0CMS overall rating(256) 261-1602
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 28% full — availability is generally good.
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.
One of Huntsville's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Huntsville, AL, with 59 certified beds and an average of about 17 residents per day. It operates as part of the Acts Retirement-Life Communities network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.04 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.31 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 6.3%, 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
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.04 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓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 who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Huntsville for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 59
- Avg. residents/day
- 17
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Acts Retirement-Life Communities
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 015450
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 | $8,110–$9,810/mo (median $8,730) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,420–$6,290/mo (median $4,790) | 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
- 4.04
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.31
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 6.3%
- 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
- 2022-05-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (4 citations on record — showing the latest 4). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2022-05-17Severity 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.
2022-05-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2022-05-17Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2019-10-17Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
One Crown Circle, Huntsville, AL
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace cost?
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace 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 Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace?
Staff provide about 4.04 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 6.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace?
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace has 4 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2022-05-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace have availability?
Typically 28% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace offer?
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, AL offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 59 beds.
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