SOUTHLAND NURSING HOME
500 SHIVERS TERRACE, Marion, AL 36756
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 SOUTHLAND NURSING HOME Compares
SOUTHLAND NURSING HOME is a 91-bed for-profit nursing facility in Marion, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Alabama average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 91 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Marion, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.5% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (51% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (40% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SOUTHLAND NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOUTHLAND NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Marion.
What keeps SOUTHLAND 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 SOUTHLAND NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.5% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SOUTHLAND NURSING HOME keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SOUTHLAND NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SOUTHLAND NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Marion?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SOUTHLAND 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 Marion
Marion sits in Perry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.5% 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+
- 1,777 (19.5%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $23,875
- Median home value
- $80,100
Demographics for Perry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Marion.
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