TLC NURSING CENTER
212 ELLEN STREET, Oneonta, AL 35121
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How TLC NURSING CENTER Compares
TLC NURSING CENTER is a 103-bed for-profit nursing facility in Oneonta, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.2%) is below the Alabama average of 5.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 103 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Oneonta, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.9% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (59% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (60% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.3% — worse 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 TLC NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing TLC NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Oneonta.
How is TLC NURSING 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 practices help TLC NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.9% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help TLC NURSING CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.2% here versus 5.6% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does TLC NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 103 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at TLC NURSING CENTER?
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 TLC NURSING CENTER?
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 Oneonta
Oneonta sits in Blount County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,382 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $48,922
- Median home value
- $135,300
Demographics for Blount County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Oneonta.
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