SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER
331 WEST 25TH STREET, Jasper, AL 35502
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 107-bed for-profit nursing facility in Jasper, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (44.3%) is above the Alabama average of 24.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 107 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jasper, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.1% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.4% (36% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.3% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (77% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 44.3% — worse than the Alabama average of 24.9% (78% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Jasper.
How is SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.1% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 107 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SHADESCREST HEALTH CARE CENTER lag behind other Jasper options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Jasper
Jasper sits in Walker County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% 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+
- 12,370 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $45,833
- Median home value
- $109,600
Demographics for Walker County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jasper.
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