WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME
14600 ST STEPHENS AVENUE, Chatom, AL 36518
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
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How WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME Compares
WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME is a 88-bed government-owned nursing facility in Chatom, 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 (2.2%) is below the Alabama average of 5.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 88 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.9% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (60% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Chatom.
What keeps WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME'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 practices help WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME 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 can a new family connect with existing councils at WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME?
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 WASHINGTON COUNTY 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 Chatom
Chatom sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.8% 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+
- 3,227 (19.8%)
- Median age
- 43.8 years
- Median household income
- $42,331
- Median home value
- $88,100
Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Chatom.
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