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Nursing Home · Tuscumbia, AL
500 John Aldridge Drive, Tuscumbia, AL 35674
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Medicare overall rating
4 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 103 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Cottage of the Shoals has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 0.79 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 3.9 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Cottage of the Shoals receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the rehab therapy team and specific staff members for their dedication and communication. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding chronic understaffing, poor hygiene, and neglectful care, particularly regarding assistance with basic needs like feeding and toileting.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Reviews are deeply split between staff being described as 'phenomenal' and 'caring' versus 'rude' and 'unprofessional'.
Families report difficulty getting staff to answer phones or provide updates on their loved ones.
Several reviewers reported persistent urine odors and dirty facilities, though some noted recent improvements.
Multiple reviewers described the food as insufficient, unappealing, or not fit for consumption.
Reviewers who mentioned activities praised the variety and engagement provided to residents.
Specific allegations exist regarding the failure to administer medications as prescribed.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Distribution · 107 analyzed
This facility responds to some reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“The physical therapy and occupational therapy departments are best in state! I’d put them up against anyone.”
“Taylor made it so simple. He took the time to answer all my questions and to take me around to look at the facility. His knowledge of how to get the process going was what moved me to choose Cottage of the Shoals.”
“They tell lies to cover up anything that's going on. You will not get the best care at this facility. You will come out going to the hospital or in a body bag! They are nasty and it smells all the time.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Cottage of the Shoals shows a pattern of recurring deficiencies, particularly with infection control (cited twice) and fire safety equipment maintenance (cited twice across different surveys). The facility has also had issues with abuse reporting procedures, medical records management, and resident rights access. While all deficiencies were corrected according to provider reports, the repeat violations in key safety areas suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent compliance standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Cottage of the Shoals
for profit
Genesis Healthcare
184 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 65 of 188
Owners
Genesis Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Gen Operations I LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Gen Operations II LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Genesis Healthcare INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Genesis Healthcare LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Sun Healthcare Group INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Whitman, Arnold
Owner (parent company)
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