Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Selma, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015413) · 68 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (334) 875-1868 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 29.7% and a CMS staffing star rating of 4. This reflects the most recent CMS-reported data.
Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the underlying inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 1991. The facility has 68 certified beds and an average daily census of 56.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lighthouse holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 4. Together these ratings reflect CMS's most recent published assessment.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS total 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.7%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare to understand the underlying citation. No Special Focus Facility designation is noted in this data.
Lighthouse is part of the Ball Healthcare Services chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5. There is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
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?
Lighthouse holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 29.7% and a CMS staffing star rating of 4.
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?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is noted in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 68 certified beds and an average daily census of 56.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ball Healthcare Services chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 10, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 2, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 3348751868 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3348751868 or check the Care Compare listing for inspection reports.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015413?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.