COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS
500 JOHN ALDRIDGE DRIVE, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS Compares
COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS is a 103-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tuscumbia, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.2%) is below the Alabama average of 21.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 103 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tuscumbia, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.2% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (62% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4% (34% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (26% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.6% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9% (33% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS with other nursing homes in Tuscumbia.
How is COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.2% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia sits in Colbert County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,900 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 42.5 years
- Median household income
- $47,962
- Median home value
- $125,400
Demographics for Colbert County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tuscumbia.
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