Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne
Fort Payne, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015156) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 845-5990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne reports total nurse staffing of 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it does not carry a Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne is a for-profit nursing home located in Fort Payne, De Kalb County, Alabama. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1977. The facility is licensed for 123 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 109.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4, Quality Measures rating of 1, and Staffing rating of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.96 per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it does not carry a Special Focus Facility designation.
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne is part of the Crowne Health Care chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.2. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Crowne Health Care Of Ft Payne has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a 30.3% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon flagged and is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 123 certified beds and an average daily census of 109.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Crowne Health Care chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 5, and 1 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2568455990 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2568455990 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015156?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.