SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY
745 SOUTHERN SPRINGS ROAD, Union Springs, AL 36089
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 SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY Compares
SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY is a 123-bed for-profit nursing facility in Union Springs, 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 health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.4%) is above the Alabama average of 5.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 123 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.4% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.4% (37% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.4% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6% (87% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.8% — 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 SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY with other nursing homes in Union Springs.
What keeps SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.4% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY?
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 SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY?
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 Union Springs
Union Springs sits in Bullock County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.1% 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+
- 1,638 (16.1%)
- Median age
- 39.7 years
- Median household income
- $33,866
- Median home value
- $74,800
Demographics for Bullock County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Union Springs.
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