HEALTH CARE INC
38286 US HIGHWAY 231, Ashville, AL 35953
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 HEALTH CARE INC Compares
HEALTH CARE INC is a 53-bed for-profit nursing facility in Ashville, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (54.4%) is above the Alabama average of 21.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 53 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 54.4% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.4% (154% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.0% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4% (105% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.4% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HEALTH CARE INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HEALTH CARE INC with other nursing homes in Ashville.
How is HEALTH CARE INC 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 is HEALTH CARE INC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 54.4% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HEALTH CARE INC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.0% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does HEALTH CARE INC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 53 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HEALTH CARE INC?
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 HEALTH CARE INC?
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 Ashville
Ashville sits in St. Clair County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 14,901 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $62,531
- Median home value
- $165,900
Demographics for St. Clair County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Ashville.
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