LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME
2019 COUNTY ROAD 394, Killen, AL 35645
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 LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME Compares
LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME is a 58-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Killen, 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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.2%) is above the Alabama average of 5.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 58 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.1% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (46% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.2% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6% (66% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Killen.
What keeps LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME'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 LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.2% here versus 5.6% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 58 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME?
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 LAUDERDALE CHRISTIAN NURSING HOME?
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 Killen
Killen sits in Lauderdale County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.0% 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+
- 18,553 (20.0%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $48,428
- Median home value
- $149,500
Demographics for Lauderdale County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Killen.
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