WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC
350 NORTHEAST 4TH STREET, Carbon Hill, AL 35549
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC Compares
WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC is a 59-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carbon Hill, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (46.1%) is above the Alabama average of 21.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 59 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 46.1% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.4% (115% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.6% — about the same as the Alabama average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.0% — worse than the Alabama average of 24.9%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC with other nursing homes in Carbon Hill.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC 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 WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 46.1% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC?
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 WALKER REHABILITATION CENTER, INC?
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 Carbon Hill
Carbon Hill sits in Walker County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% 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+
- 12,370 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $45,833
- Median home value
- $109,600
Demographics for Walker County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carbon Hill.
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