Burns Nursing Home, Inc.
Russellville, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015009) · 57 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 332-4110 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Burns Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below Alabama's state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Burns Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 4.06 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for Burns Nursing Home, with zero dollars in fines and no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Burns Nursing Home, Inc. is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 1969, offering 57 certified beds with an average of 51.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Burns Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars. These four ratings reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation: overall performance, inspection findings, clinical quality outcomes, and nurse staffing levels.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of approximately 4.06 hours per resident per day, including about 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data for this facility, and there is no indication of a chain affiliation or an ownership change in the past 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Burns Nursing Home has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below Alabama's state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Burns Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 44.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Burns Nursing Home has 57 certified beds and an average of 51.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate star ratings for overall performance, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; Burns Nursing Home scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at (256) 332-4110 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at (256) 332-4110 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for Burns Nursing Home at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015009?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.