For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY

745 SOUTHERN SPRINGS ROAD, Union Springs, AL 36089

5.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Corporation
123 Certified Beds
95 Safety Score

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

Resident Council Active

Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.

Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer

Free guide: the exact questions to ask SOUTHERN SPRINGS HEALTHCARE FACILITY, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 10.41%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 29.37%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 2.87%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 19.78%

Lower is better

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 015171
County Bullock
Total Beds 123
Occupied Beds 94
Occupancy Rate 76%
Ownership For profit - Corporation

Location

745 SOUTHERN SPRINGS ROAD, Union Springs, AL 36089

Give Them a Daily Friend

Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.

  • AI calls them daily
  • Friendly conversation
  • Alerts if something's wrong
Start 7-Day Free Trial

Works on any phone. No app needed.

Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.