Clay County Nursing Home
Ashland, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015124) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 354-2131 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Clay County Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Clay County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.73 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.7%.
Clay County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Clay County Nursing Home is a non-profit nursing facility in Ashland, Alabama, certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid residents since December 1974. The facility is licensed for 83 certified beds, with an average of 70.6 residents on any given day.
According to CMS Care Compare, Clay County Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which places it at the Alabama state average of 3.0. The facility's four component ratings vary: the health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, the staffing rating is 4 out of 5, but the quality measure (QM) rating is notably low at 1 out of 5. Families should review each of these components individually, as they reflect different aspects of care: health inspections assess survey findings, staffing measures nurse hours, and quality measures track clinical outcomes.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.73, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 39.7%, which families may wish to consider alongside the staffing star rating.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no indication in the data of an abuse icon or Special Focus Status designation for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare or the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Clay County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 39.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 83 beds with an average of 70.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit (other) entity; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on December 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3/5), health inspections (4/5), staffing (4/5), and quality measures (1/5), each reflecting different aspects of care and outcomes.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 2563542131 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The available data does not address tour specifics; contact the facility at 2563542131 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015124?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.