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Cullman Health Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1607 Main Ave Ne, Cullman, AL 35055|95 beds|Licensed & Active

2/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.8/5

based on 49 Google reviews

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4/ 10

moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
Above-median deficiencies (5 vs median 3.0)
High staff turnover (53%)

Below average in AL · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Below chain average · $26,982 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and effective admissions process, making it a strong candidate for those needing rehab or long-term care. While the building is noted as being older, families consistently report that the quality of care and cleanliness are excellent.

Google Reviews

49 reviews on Google

“Cullman Health Care Center receives consistent praise from families for its compassionate, attentive nursing staff and helpful admissions team. While some reviewers note the building is older, they emphasize that the quality of care and cleanliness remain high priorities for the facility.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
Helpful and knowledgeable admissions coordination
Clean and well-maintained environment
Strong focus on family involvement and communication

Concerns

Older facility infrastructure (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

Distribution · 54 analyzed

⚡17 reviews posted between Jul 21, 2024 – Jul 22, 2024 · 17 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

1I noticed how much the management team engages with feedback online; how does the facility use family input to improve day-to-day care?
2We've heard great things about the compassion of your nursing staff, but could you tell us more about how the team manages care during shift changes?
3With the recent health inspections, what specific steps is the facility taking to address and resolve the identified deficiencies?
4Since the building has a lot of character, are there any ongoing plans or recent updates to the facility's infrastructure?
5What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and ensuring immediate care?

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Key Review Excerpts

“Susan, the admissions coordinator is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and experienced with Medicare and Medicaid applications and helped my sister and I tremendously in getting our dad admitted to the facility.”

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

“Not only was the medical & nursing care outstanding (greatly exceeding our expectations), but also their rehab was so successful, she was released more than 1 week early.”

Rehab patient's family member · 2025★★★★★

“Cullman Healthcare was chosen for my client, because of the staff, not the condition of the building. It's an older facility, but they go above and beyond when it comes to care.”

Professional advocate/client representative · 2017★★★★☆

Source: 49 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.93hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.19hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

52%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

28%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

2/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.3%

Better than Avg

Here

0.3%

12.1%

1.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.4%

91.7%

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility14.7%

Better than Avg

Here

14.7%

15.5%

21.4%

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility10.7%

Better than Avg

Here

10.7%

15.3%

13.3%

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility98.9%

Better than Avg

Here

98.9%

95.5%

94.8%

🦠

Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better

This Facility5.3%

Worse than Avg

Here

5.3%

1.6%

2.5%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility85.9%

Better than Avg

Here

85.9%

81.8%

84.8%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility81.8%

Better than Avg

Here

81.8%

79.8%

80.3%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

2.0%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies

1penalties

Above state avg (3.9)

$26,982 in fines

This facility has corrected all deficiencies found across three federal surveys, with no family complaints triggering investigations. The most frequent issues involved fire safety systems (smoke barriers, sprinkler maintenance, fire alarms), building maintenance (heating/ventilation systems appearing in all three surveys), and infection control. While the facility has addressed each violation, the recurring heating and ventilation problems suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Oct 19, 2023Routine7 findings

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0521Potential for harm · Isolated

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 7, 2021Routine8 findings

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0521Potential for harm · Isolated

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Apr 4, 2019Routine3 findings

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 19, 2023

$26,982

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Cullman Health Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Venza Care Management

Chain Size

22 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 15 of 21