Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace
Work
1 CLUBHOUSE AVE SW
HUNTSVILLE
AL
35802
USA
Work 2566501600

2 of 5 stars

Address book Address
1 Clubhouse Ave Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
Telephone Phone Number
34.6701:-86.5568

Review of Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, AL

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Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace, located in Huntsville, Alabama provides the following services: Nursing Home, Alzheimer's Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Assisted Living, Continued Care Community, Senior Community, and Short Term Care: Rehabilitation. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare. Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace has received 2 stars from Medicare and an average user review rating of 2.0 stars. The Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace has a very good hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, located nearby, which scored a 82 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace's nearest hospital is 2 miles away. The zipcode (35802) in Alabama, where Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace is located, has a below average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. A more detailed description of the types of care for Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace can be found here.

Information from Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace:

"Magnolia Trace is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Huntsville, AL. Residents enjoy the security of the ACTS Life Care contract, a Type-A Life Care contract, and the assurance that their monthly fees will never increase as a result of the need for a higher level of care."


Average Prices for Care Providers in Huntsville, AL
Nursing Home Private:
$5,460/mo
Nursing Home Semi-Private:
$5,110/mo
Assisted Living Private:
$5,110/mo
Payment Options at Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, AL
Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
No
Veteran's Benefits
No
Long Term Care Insurance
No
Subsidy Available
No
Type of Care for Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace
  • Nursing Home
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Assisted Living
  • Continued Care Community
  • Senior Community
  • Short Term Care: Rehabilitation
Medicare Ratings for Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, AL
Medicare Audit Summary for Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, AL
CategoryThis FacilityState Average
Health Issues76
Care Issues44
Fire Safety23
User Reviews for Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, AL

2 of 5 stars

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nearby hospitals Nearby Hospitals for Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, AL
  • Crestwood Medical Center
    One Hospital Dr Se
    Huntsville, AL 35801
    Distance: 2 miles
    Tel: 256-882-3100
    Average Rating: 82%
    34.6924:-86.5726Acute Care Hospitals
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 91%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 77%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 91%
  • Huntsville Hospital
    101 Sivley Rd
    Huntsville, AL 35801
    Distance: 4 miles
    Tel: 256-265-1000
    Average Rating: 88%
    34.721:-86.5813Acute Care Hospitals
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 92%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 83%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 92%

User Reviews for Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace in Huntsville, AL

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On Apr 07, 2010 01:43PM EDT, an OurParents user provided the following review of this care provider:

2 of 5 stars

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Review of Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace
Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace is an average sized, not for profit, nursing home with 105 beds based in Huntsville, AL. At last check, the facility had 72 residents indicating that it is 69% occupied which is less than average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts only medicare, and provides resident counseling services.

This nursing home and assisted living facility, is located in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace, was 2 stars, which is a lower rating than 62% of nursing homes in Alabama.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace 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 higher than average. The most recent health inspection was on 06/18/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and it is less likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time, to have their ability to move around their room get worse, and to lose too much weight 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 and to be given a pneumococcal vaccination.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Apr 07, 2010 01:43PM EDT
Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace is an average sized, not for profit, nursing home with 105 beds based in Huntsville, AL. At last check, the facility had 72 residents indicating that it is 69% occupied which is less than average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts only medicare, and provides resident counseling services.

This nursing home and assisted living facility, is located in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of April 2010, the medicare rating for Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace, was 2 stars, which is a lower rating than 62% of nursing homes in Alabama.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace 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 higher than average. The most recent health inspection was on 06/18/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and it is less likely for residents that the need for help with daily activities would increase over time, to have their ability to move around their room get worse, and to lose too much weight 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 and to be given a pneumococcal vaccination.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here

Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace Details

Facility Details
Year Opened:
2003
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
105
Occupancy:
72
Age Requirements:
62
Accommodations
Accommodation Types Available
1-Bedroom Apartment
2+ Bedroom Apartment
2+ Bedroom Home
Pets
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
Security
  • Fire Sprinkler System
  • 24 Hour Up and Awake Staff
  • 24 Hour Controlled Access
  • Emergency In-Room Call System
  • Gated Community
  • Security Staff on Premises
Smoking:
No
Furniture:
Yes
Room Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Hook Up
  • Full-Service Kitchen
  • Climate Control Thermostat
  • Microwave
  • Walk-In Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Private Courtyard or Patio
  • Private Telephone Line
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
Parking Transportation
  • Transportation Provided by Facility
  • Resident Parking
  • Guest Parking
Care Options
Outside Agencies:
Yes
Diabetic Care
  • Diet
  • Oral Medication
  • Insulin Injection Self-Administered
  • Insulin Injection Staff-Administered
On Site Services
  • Physical Therapy
  • Restorative Therapy
Personal Assistance Types
  • Foot Care
  • Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
  • Catheter Management
  • Sitting, Standing, Walking
  • Toileting
  • Medication Management
Community
Dietary Options
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher Meals
  • Low Sugar
  • Vegetarian
  • Low Sodium
Dining Options
  • Restaurant Style
  • Buffet Style
Meals Served
  • Dinner
Languages Spoken
  • English
On Site Community Services
  • Activity Director
  • Beautician/Barber
  • Chapel/Religious Services
  • Clubhouse/Meeting Rooms
  • Computer/Internet Access
  • Garden
  • Guest Dining
  • Guest Lodging
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Room(s)
  • Laundry Service
  • Library
  • Maintenance Director
  • Billiards/Pool Room
  • Swimming Pool
  • Storage
  • Fitness Center/Gym
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
1 hour 23 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
2 hours 10 minutes
Registered Nurses:
23 minutes
Background Check:
Yes
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
06/18/2009
Fire
06/23/2009

Community Profile for 35802 in Huntsville, AL

Annual Crime Occurrences

35802 Avg.
Violent Crimes 5 3
Property Crimes 5 3

Weather Conditions

Average High Temperature 89.1° F
Average Low Temperature 28.5° F
Rainy Days 32%
Average Rainfall 50.4 inches
Average Snowfall 1.6 inches

Religions

Breakdown of religious affiliations in Huntsville AL
Percent Religious 55.22%
Protestant 40.39%
Baptist 26.41%
Methodist 7.67%
Other Christian 7.48%
Catholic 5.75%
Presbyterian 2.42%
All Other 5.5%

General Environment

Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better
Air Quality 31 / 100
Water Quality 1 / 100
Superfund Sites 73 / 100
Physicians per 100k 239.4

People

Male Population 47.48%
Female Population 52.52%
Median Age 46.1 Years
Average Individual Income $40,057
Average Household Income $63,630
Population Change 5.94%

Cost of Living

Compared to the National Average
Overall 6% Below
Cost of Food 4% Below
Utilities 19% Below
Miscellaneous 1% Below

Race

Breakdown of ethnicities in Huntsville AL
White 86.3%
Black 7%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.6%
Multiracial 1.3%
Native American 1%
Other 0.1%

Education

High School Graduate 96.00%
Associate Degree 4.63%
Undergraduate Degree 33.43%
Graduate Degree 20.44%
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 Willowbrooke Court At Magnolia Trace

Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace 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, Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a higher level of service for the elderly which can include preparing meals, housekeeping, medication assistance, laundry, and also do regular check-in's on the residents. Basically, they are designed to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing home facilities. When thinking about how to pay for care, assisted living facilities are generally less expensive than nursing homes, if assisted living is a viable option for your loved one.

Also, Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace 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, Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace facility provides Alzheimer's care. This means it has special safeguards for wandering seniors, and caregivers are trained in handling dementia behaviors.

Also, Willowbrooke Court at Magnolia Trace 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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