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Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing HomeFairhope, ALCMS 015447
14 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
4 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
83

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
58.7

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
14

*CMS

Inspections on file
7

*CMS

Last inspection
2023-06-08

*CMS

Citations

14 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.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0914Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0732Generalno actual harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0355Generalpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 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.

  • 0232Generalpotential for harm

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0908Generalno actual harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fairhope, AL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 015447.
What is the CMS rating for Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center is certified for 83 beds. It serves an average of 58.7 residents per day.
How many citations does Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center has 14 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center was last inspected on June 8, 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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