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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Piedmont Health Care Center

30 Roundtree Drive, Piedmont, AL 36272

Piedmont Health Care Center, a 91-bed government - city nursing facility in Piedmont, AL, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.53
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
3
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
015194
Ownership
Government - City
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
91
Residents
84
In Hospital
No
County
Calhoun
Last Inspection
Apr 15, 2021

Staffing Data

How the 4.53 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.71 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.79
CNA Hours
3.03
Total Nursing Hours
4.53 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
42.3%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Piedmont Health Care Center

Piedmont Health Care Center operates 91 certified beds in Piedmont, AL with approximately 84 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 4★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 3 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.53 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.71 RN hours.

Classified as "Government - City" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Piedmont Health Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 42.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (3 most recent)

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2018 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 8, 2018

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2018 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 8, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 15, 2018 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 8, 2018

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 19.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 22.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 15.6% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 42.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 18.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Piedmont Health Care Center?
Piedmont Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
What are the staffing levels at Piedmont Health Care Center?
Piedmont Health Care Center reports 4.53 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.71 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 42.3%.
How many beds does Piedmont Health Care Center have?
Piedmont Health Care Center has 91 certified beds with approximately 84 residents. The facility is located at 30 Roundtree Drive, Piedmont, AL 36272.
Does Piedmont Health Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Piedmont Health Care Center has 3 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Piedmont Health Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Piedmont Health Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Piedmont Health Care Center?
Piedmont Health Care Center is classified as "Government - City" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Piedmont Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Piedmont Health Care Center was on Apr 15, 2021. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Piedmont Health Care Center?
Piedmont Health Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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