Public Record
Southern Springs Healthcare Facility
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 123
- Avg. residents per day
- 93.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 18
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2023-08-01
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Citations
18 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0374Generalpotential for harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0741Generalpotential for harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0732Generalno actual harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Southern Springs Healthcare Facility?
- Southern Springs Healthcare Facility is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Union Springs, AL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 015171.
- What is the CMS rating for Southern Springs Healthcare Facility?
- Southern Springs Healthcare Facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Southern Springs Healthcare Facility have?
- Southern Springs Healthcare Facility is certified for 123 beds. It serves an average of 93.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does Southern Springs Healthcare Facility have?
- Southern Springs Healthcare Facility has 18 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Southern Springs Healthcare Facility last inspected?
- Southern Springs Healthcare Facility was last inspected on August 1, 2023. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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