VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
415 COOK SPRINGS, Pell City, AL 35125
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How VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY Compares
VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY is a 168-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Pell City, 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 (32.5%) is above the Alabama average of 24.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 168 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pell City, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.5% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.4% (28% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (27% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.5% — worse than the Alabama average of 24.9% (31% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY with other nursing homes in Pell City.
How is VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY 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 VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.5% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.2% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY lag behind other Pell City 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.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at VILLAGE AT COOK SPRINGS SKILLED NURSING 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 Pell City
Pell City sits in St. Clair County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 14,901 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 40.5 years
- Median household income
- $62,531
- Median home value
- $165,900
Demographics for St. Clair County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pell City.
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