FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE UNIT
1653 TEMPLE AVENUE NORTH, Fayette, AL 35555
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE UNIT Compares
FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE UNIT is a 122-bed government-owned nursing facility in Fayette, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.9%) is above the Alabama average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 122 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.1% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (34% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 9.9% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4% (193% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (55% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.8% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9% (53% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE UNIT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE UNIT with other nursing homes in Fayette.
What keeps FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE UNIT's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE UNIT keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.1% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE UNIT doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.9% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE UNIT?
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 FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER LONG TERM CARE UNIT?
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 Fayette
Fayette sits in Fayette County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 3,427 (20.9%)
- Median age
- 43.9 years
- Median household income
- $41,469
- Median home value
- $92,400
Demographics for Fayette County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fayette.
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