CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FT PAYNE
403 13TH STREET NORTHWEST, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FT PAYNE Compares
CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FT PAYNE is a 123-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fort Payne, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (37.2%) is above the Alabama average of 21.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 123 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.2% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.4% (74% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.4% — about the same as the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6% (29% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.9% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FT PAYNE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FT PAYNE with other nursing homes in Fort Payne.
How is CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FT PAYNE addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FT PAYNE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.2% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FT PAYNE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.2% here versus 5.6% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FT PAYNE?
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 CROWNE HEALTH CARE OF FT PAYNE?
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 Fort Payne
Fort Payne sits in DeKalb County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 12,124 (17.0%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $42,267
- Median home value
- $113,600
Demographics for DeKalb County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Payne.
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