Limestone Health Facility is a large, for profit, nursing home with 170 beds based in Athens, AL. At last check, the facility had 166 residents indicating that it is 98% occupied which is about average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident 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 Limestone Health Facility, was 3 stars, which is a better rating than 58% of nursing homes in Alabama.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Limestone Health Facility 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 about average. The most recent health inspection was on 07/30/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have a urinary tract infection for low-risk residents to lose control of their bowels.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Limestone Health Facility
Work
1600 W HOBBS ST
ATHENS
AL
35611
USA
Work
2562323461
Limestone Health Facility - Athens, AL
Address
1600 W Hobbs St
Athens, AL 35611
Athens, AL 35611
Phone Number
Review of Limestone Health Facility in Athens, AL
Limestone Health Facility, located in Athens, Alabama provides the following services: Nursing Home and Skilled Nursing Facility. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare and Medicaid. Limestone Health Facility has received 3 stars from Medicare and an average user review rating of 2.5 stars. The Limestone Health Facility has an average hospital, Athens Limestone Hospital, located nearby, which scored a 74 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Limestone Health Facility's nearest hospital is 1 miles away. The zipcode (35611) in Alabama, where Limestone Health Facility is located, has an average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. A more detailed description of the types of care for Limestone Health Facility 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 Limestone Health Facility
- Nursing Home
- Skilled Nursing Facility
Useful Resources for Limestone Health Facility in ATHENS, AL
Medicare Ratings for Limestone Health Facility in Athens, AL
Medicare Audit Summary for Limestone Health Facility in Athens, AL
| Category | This Facility | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| Health Issues | 1 | 6 |
| Care Issues | 9 | 4 |
| Fire Safety | 4 | 3 |
User Reviews
for Limestone Health Facility in Athens, AL
Nearby Hospitals for Limestone Health Facility in Athens, AL- Athens Limestone Hospital700 West Market Street
Athens, AL 35611Distance: 1 mileTel: 256-233-9292Average Rating: %34.8035:-86.9768Acute Care Hospitals
Heart Failure Care Rating: 87%
Heart Attack Care Rating: 53%
Pneumonia Care Rating: 88%
User Reviews for Limestone Health Facility in Athens, AL
On
Apr 07, 2010 01:44PM EDT,
an OurParents user
provided the following review of this care provider:
An OurParents user
Review of
Limestone Health Facility
Apr 07, 2010 01:44PM EDT
Limestone Health Facility is a large, for profit, nursing home with 170 beds based in Athens, AL. At last check, the facility had 166 residents indicating that it is 98% occupied which is about average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident 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 Limestone Health Facility, was 3 stars, which is a better rating than 58% of nursing homes in Alabama.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Limestone Health Facility 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 about average. The most recent health inspection was on 07/30/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have a urinary tract infection for low-risk residents to lose control of their bowels.
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 Limestone Health Facility, was 3 stars, which is a better rating than 58% of nursing homes in Alabama.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Limestone Health Facility 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 about average. The most recent health inspection was on 07/30/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have a urinary tract infection for low-risk residents to lose control of their bowels.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
On
Feb 24, 2010 12:03PM EDT,
an OurParents user
provided the following review of this care provider:
An OurParents user
Review of
Limestone Health Facility
Feb 24, 2010 12:03PM EDT
Our relative was on a restricted diet due to dialysis. There was a restricted diet involved due to dialysis, which was not regularly followed by either the dietician or the staff. We would also have to wait long amounts of time for the staff to come and assist with bathroom visits, and therefore a family member did most of the required lifting to the restroom, because of these long waits. On Friday evenings, there generally is no staff available to either assist the patients during mealtimes, or otherwise. We witnessed more than one accident during mealtimes due to patients falling out of their chairs, and the staff being occupied elsewhere.
Our relative was on a restricted diet due to dialysis. There was a restricted diet involved due to dialysis, which was not regularly followed by either the dietician or the staff. We would also have to wait long amounts of time for the staff to come and assist with bathroom visits, and therefore a family member did most of the required lifting to the restroom, because of these long waits. On Friday evenings, there generally is no staff available to either assist the patients during mealtimes, or otherwise. We witnessed more than one accident during mealtimes due to patients falling out of their chairs, and the staff being occupied elsewhere.
Limestone Health Facility Details
Facility Details
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
170
Occupancy:
166
Accommodations
Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
57 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
3 hours 6 minutes
Registered Nurses:
29 minutes
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
07/30/2009
Fire
08/04/2009
Community Profile for 35611 in Athens, AL
Annual Crime Occurrences
| 35611 | Avg. | |
| Violent Crimes | 3 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Property Crimes | 3 | 3 |
Weather Conditions
| Average High Temperature | 89.6° F |
|---|---|
| Average Low Temperature | 27.6° F |
| Rainy Days | 26% |
| Average Rainfall | 56.6 inches |
| Average Snowfall | 1.4 inches |
Religions
| Percent Religious | 52.99% |
|---|---|
| Protestant | 38.80% |
| Baptist | 30.24% |
| Other Christian | 12.68% |
| Methodist | 6.29% |
| All Other | 3.79% |
General Environment
| Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better | |
| Air Quality | 53 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | 30 / 100 |
| Superfund Sites | 100 / 100 |
| Physicians per 100k | 65.4 |
People
| Male Population | 48.57% |
|---|---|
| Female Population | 51.43% |
| Median Age | 37.8 Years |
| Average Individual Income | $19,824 |
| Average Household Income | $35,687 |
| Population Change | 13.40% |
Cost of Living
| Compared to the National Average | |
| Overall | 22% Below |
|---|---|
| Cost of Food | 3% Below |
| Utilities | 17% Below |
| Miscellaneous | 1% Below |
Race
| White | 75.9% |
|---|---|
| Black | 17.8% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.5% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Education
| High School Graduate | 73.25% |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 4.42% |
| Undergraduate Degree | 12.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 5.69% |
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 Limestone Health Facility
Limestone Health Facility 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, Limestone Health Facility 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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