Brown Nursing Home is a small, for profit, nursing home with 68 beds based in Alexander City, AL. At last check, the facility had 60 residents indicating that it is 88% occupied which is about average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident and family counseling services.
This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Brown Nursing Home, was 5 stars. Only 18% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Alabama.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Brown Nursing Home with other senior care providers in Alabama. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is lower than average. The most recent health inspection was on 04/01/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have a catheter inserted and left and for residents to spend most of their time in bed for high-risk residents to have pressure sores. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Brown Nursing Home
Work
2334 WASHINGTON ST
ALEXANDER CITY
AL
35010
USA
Work
2563299061
Brown Nursing Home - Alexander City, AL
Address
2334 Washington St
ALexander City, AL 35010
ALexander City, AL 35010
Phone Number
Review of Brown Nursing Home in Alexander City, AL
Brown Nursing Home, located in Alexander City, Alabama provides the following services: Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Senior Community. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare and Medicaid. Brown Nursing Home has received 5 stars from Medicare and an average user review rating of 5.0 stars. The Brown Nursing Home has a very good hospital, Russell Medical Center, located nearby, which scored a 81 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Brown Nursing Home's nearest hospital is 3 miles away. The zipcode (35010) in Alabama, where Brown Nursing Home is located, has a below average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. A more detailed description of the types of care for Brown Nursing Home can be found here.
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Average Prices for Care Providers in
Alabama
Nursing Home Private:
$5,210/mo
Nursing Home Semi-Private:
$4,830/mo
Type of Care
for Brown Nursing Home
- Nursing Home
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Senior Community
Useful Resources for Brown Nursing Home in ALEXANDER CITY, AL
Medicare Ratings for Brown Nursing Home in Alexander City, AL
Medicare Audit Summary for Brown Nursing Home in Alexander City, AL
| Category | This Facility | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| Health Issues | 2 | 6 |
| Care Issues | 10 | 4 |
| Fire Safety | 3 | 3 |
User Reviews
for Brown Nursing Home in Alexander City, AL
Nearby Hospitals for Brown Nursing Home in Alexander City, AL- Russell Medical Center3316 Highway 280
Alexander City, AL 35010Distance: 3 milesTel: 256-329-7100Average Rating: %32.9213:-85.9399Acute Care Hospitals
Heart Failure Care Rating: 84%
Heart Attack Care Rating: 71%
Pneumonia Care Rating: 91%
User Reviews for Brown Nursing Home in Alexander City, AL
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Brown Nursing Home is a small, for profit, nursing home with 68 beds based in Alexander City, AL. At last check, the facility had 60 residents indicating that it is 88% occupied which is about average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident and family counseling services.
This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Brown Nursing Home, was 5 stars. Only 18% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Alabama.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Brown Nursing Home with other senior care providers in Alabama. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is lower than average. The most recent health inspection was on 04/01/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have a catheter inserted and left and for residents to spend most of their time in bed for high-risk residents to have pressure sores. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Brown Nursing Home, was 5 stars. Only 18% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Alabama.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Brown Nursing Home with other senior care providers in Alabama. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is about average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is lower than average. The most recent health inspection was on 04/01/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have a catheter inserted and left and for residents to spend most of their time in bed for high-risk residents to have pressure sores. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Brown Nursing Home Details
Facility Details
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
68
Occupancy:
60
Accommodations
Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
20 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
2 hours 8 minutes
Registered Nurses:
32 minutes
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
04/01/2009
Fire
04/07/2009
Community Profile for 35010 in Alexander City, AL
Annual Crime Occurrences
| 35010 | Avg. | |
| Violent Crimes | 6 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Property Crimes | 4 | 3 |
Weather Conditions
| Average High Temperature | 90.8° F |
|---|---|
| Average Low Temperature | 31.6° F |
| Rainy Days | 29% |
| Average Rainfall | 57.1 inches |
| Average Snowfall | 0.6 inches |
Religions
| Percent Religious | 58.05% |
|---|---|
| Protestant | 53.79% |
| Baptist | 38.11% |
| Methodist | 11.48% |
| Other Christian | 3.16% |
| Pentecostal | 2.17% |
| All Other | 3.13% |
General Environment
| Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better | |
| Air Quality | 59 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | 80 / 100 |
| Superfund Sites | 82 / 100 |
| Physicians per 100k | 129.5 |
People
| Male Population | 47.51% |
|---|---|
| Female Population | 52.49% |
| Median Age | 39.4 Years |
| Average Individual Income | $19,149 |
| Average Household Income | $33,706 |
| Population Change | -1.22% |
Cost of Living
| Compared to the National Average | |
| Overall | 4% Below |
|---|---|
| Cost of Food | 2% Below |
| Utilities | 1% Above |
| Miscellaneous | 2% Below |
Race
| White | 71.5% |
|---|---|
| Black | 26.9% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
Education
| High School Graduate | 70.19% |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4.41% |
| Undergraduate Degree | 10.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 5.06% |
Please Note
Zip code-level crime information is provided by U.S. Census data. OurParents ALWAYS recommends that you visit the facility and check with local law enforcement authorities, and draw your own conclusions about the safety of any given care provider and area.
Service Information for Brown Nursing Home
Brown Nursing Home is a nursing home. It provides medical nursing service for seniors with serious illnesses or disabilities twenty-four hours a day, delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aids.
Nursing care facilities cater to several types of patients: some patients require short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; others require long-term nursing and medical supervision. In addition, some nursing homes offer specialized care programs for Alzheimer's or other illnesses, or short-term respite care for frail or disabled persons when a family member requires a rest from providing care in the home. Please note that you can help compare nursing homes by looking at the Medicare ratings of a given facility (Medicare has a 5-star rating system for comparing nursing homes). There are various ways for paying for care in a nursing home. Make sure you know your loved one's Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and understand how you can use tools like long term care insurance to pay for nursing home care.
Also, Brown Nursing Home is a Senior Community. Senior communities are for seniors who can take care of themselves. It is often a set of apartments in a variety of sizes from studios to large two bedrooms, where seniors live independently, but may receive additional services like transportation, pools, a convenience store, bank, barber/beauty shop, resident laundry, housekeeping, and security, are all services and amenities that may be provided there.
Also, Brown Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility (SNF). It is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care; or rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons.
Skilled nursing facilities cater to patients who either need short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; or require long-term nursing and medical supervision. Skilled Nursing facilities are very often associated with area hospitals.
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