Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home - Killen, AL
Killen, AL 35645
- Nursing Home
- Alzheimer's Care
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Short Term Care: Rehabilitation
- Hospice
| Category | This Facility | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| Health Issues | 1 | 6 |
| Care Issues | 7 | 7 |
| Fire Safety | 3 | 3 |
No hospitals within 10 miles of this care provider.
Description of Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home in Killen, AL
Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home is a nursing home. The area code (35645) in Alabama, where Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home is located in, has an above average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. There are 3 similar care providers within a 10 mile area. 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, Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home facility provides Alzheimer's care. This means it has special safeguards for wandering seniors, and caregivers are trained in handling dementia behaviors.
Also, Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home care provider provides hospice care. Hospice care is an infusion of home care and facility care provided to benefit terminally ill patients and support their families through their tough times.
Also, Lauderdale Christian 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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User Reviews for Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home in Killen, AL
This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home, was 5 stars. Only 22% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Alabama.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Lauderdale Christian 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 about average. The most recent health inspection was on 05/07/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents for residents to spend most of their time in bed and to have a urinary tract infection and it is less likely for residents to have their ability to move around their room get worse for low-risk residents to lose control of their bowels. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to be given influenza vaccination during the flu season and to be given a pneumococcal vaccination and it is less likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and to have pressure sores.
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This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home, was 5 stars. Only 22% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Alabama.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Lauderdale Christian 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 about average. The most recent health inspection was on 05/07/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents for residents to spend most of their time in bed and to have a urinary tract infection and it is less likely for residents to have their ability to move around their room get worse for low-risk residents to lose control of their bowels. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to be given influenza vaccination during the flu season and to be given a pneumococcal vaccination and it is less likely for residents to have moderate to severe pain and to have pressure sores.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home Details
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- Stage 2
- Stage 3
- Stage 4
- Stage 5
- Stage 6
- Family Members Able to Join at Mealtime
- Family Members Able to Participate in Care Plan
- Specialty Trained Staff
- Regular Assessments by Interdisciplinary Staff
- Environment That is Easy to Navigate
- Daily Planned Recreational and Social Activities
- Activities Tailored to Residents’ Abilities
- Door Alarms (for exit seekers)
- Emergency In-Room Call System
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Guest Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Hook Up
- Climate Control Thermostat
- Diet
- Oral Medication
- Dental Care
- Eye Care
- Mental Health Counseling
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Restorative Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Hits, Kicks, or Acts Physically Aggressive
- Yells, Curses, or Acts Verbally Aggressive
- Does Not Sleep Through the Night
- Becomes Disoriented (e.g. Sundown Syndrome)
- Paces or Rummages Habitually
- Seeks exit or Tries to Leave
- Wanders
- Needs Prompting for Their Personal Care
- Foot Care
- Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
- Catheter Management
- Sitting, Standing, Walking
- Toileting
- Medication Management
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Breathing Support with Oxygen
- Broken Bones
- Cancer
- Colostomy or Urostomy
- Depression
- Emphysema or Other Lung Disease (COPD)
- Heart Disease or Heart Failure
- Management of a Feeding Tube
- Monitored Intake of Food and Liquids
- Osteoporosis
- Stroke
- Activity Director
- Beautician/Barber
- Chapel/Religious Services
- Designated Family Visiting Area
- Garden
- Laundry Service
- Maintenance Director
- TV/Media Room
- Family Style
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Snack
Community Profile for 35645 in Killen, AL
Annual Crime Occurrences
| 35645 | Avg. | |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 1 | 3 |
Weather Conditions
| Average High Temperature | 91.7° F |
|---|---|
| Average Low Temperature | 30.3° F |
| Rainy Days | 22% |
| Average Rainfall | 58 inches |
| Average Snowfall | 2.8 inches |
Religions
| Percent Religious | 56.63% |
|---|---|
| Protestant | 37.26% |
| Baptist | 23.26% |
| Other Christian | 16.97% |
| Methodist | 9.39% |
| Catholic | 2.37% |
| All Other | 4.64% |
General Environment
| Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better | |
| Air Quality | 50 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | 40 / 100 |
| Superfund Sites | 94 / 100 |
| Physicians per 100k | 187.5 |
People
| Male Population | 49.19% |
|---|---|
| Female Population | 50.81% |
| Median Age | 38.8 Years |
| Average Individual Income | $24,539 |
| Average Household Income | $51,126 |
| Population Change | 1.94% |
Cost of Living
| Compared to the National Average | |
| Overall | 19% Below |
|---|---|
| Cost of Food | 6% Below |
| Utilities | 15% Below |
| Miscellaneous | 3% Below |
Race
| White | 95.8% |
|---|---|
| Black | 2.1% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1% |
| Multiracial | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
Education
| High School Graduate | 81.80% |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 5.34% |
| Undergraduate Degree | 12.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 6.24% |
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.
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