Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc
Carbon Hill, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015408) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $235,127
Phone: (205) 924-4404 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Walker Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Alabama's state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Walker Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.8%, which is high.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $235,127.00 against Walker Rehabilitation Center, with no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and faces increased inspections.
About this facility
Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Carbon Hill, Walker County, Alabama, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 4, 1990. The facility is certified for 59 beds and has an average daily census of 46.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Walker Rehabilitation Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.71, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $235,127.00 assessed against this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse was identified; families are advised to review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare. Additionally, this facility is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is subject to increased inspection frequency compared to other nursing homes.
No chain affiliation data is provided in the CMS record. There is no indication of an ownership change in the last 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Walker Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Alabama's state average of 3.0 stars.
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 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 68.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $235,127.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate, indicating a history of persistent poor performance and increased inspection oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 59 beds with an average daily census of 46.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is available in the CMS record.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 4, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star here), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (1 star), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (205) 924-4404 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (205) 924-4404 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 full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015408?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.