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Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr

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

2048 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 3610858 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 19 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 (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (6 vs median 3.0)

Bottom 25% in AL · Critically understaffed (RN) · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded by families of long-term residents for its compassionate and dedicated staff. While the feedback is overwhelmingly positive, we recommend asking the administration about their process for coordinating specialized medical services, such as dental care, to ensure your loved one's specific health needs are consistently met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

19 reviews on Google
Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Center is highly regarded by long-term families for its dedicated, loving staff and the quality of life provided to residents. While most feedback consists of high-level praise for the care provided over many years, one reviewer noted a specific concern regarding dental care coordination for residents.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Long-term, dedicated staff
  • High quality of life for residents
  • Strong, compassionate care environment

Concerns

  • Coordination of dental care for residents

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02018(1)4.52019(2)5.02020(4)5.02021(3)4.52022(6)5.02023(3)5.02025(4)

Distribution · 23 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the dedicated and compassionate staff here; how do you ensure that this level of personal care remains consistent for every resident?
  • 2What specific steps are being taken to address recent staffing levels and ensure there is always enough support for the residents?
  • 3How does the facility manage coordination with outside specialists, specifically when it comes to dental care and regular checkups?
  • 4Can you tell us more about the daily activities and how you foster a high quality of life for the residents in the center?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night or over the weekend, what is the protocol for getting immediate care for a resident?
  • 6With the recent health inspection findings, what specific improvements or changes has the facility implemented to ensure a safer environment?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Our son, Rusty, lived at Father Purcell's for 14 years. We will always cherish the staff for their loving care to him. In all those years, we never had one complaint.

Long-term resident's family · 2020★★★★★

My son lives here and has been with this amazing facility for almost 10 years. There's no where else I'd want him to be! They have given him quality of life and he's succeeded because of their hard work and dedication.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

VISITED MY GRANDSON WHO HAZ BEEN A RESIDENT SINCE 2014...VERY LOVELY FACILITY...ONLY 4 STARZ 2DAY CAUS IM A LITTLE CONCERND BOUT DENTAL CARE...WHICH I WILL CALL N ADDREZZ LATR

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★
Source: 19 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.25hrs
33%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.48hrs
85%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
7%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 12 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents who were physically restrained

↓ Lower is better
This Facility100.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
0.1%
AL
0.6%
Montgomery
0.2%
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
AL
1.4%
Montgomery
25.0%

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

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.8%
US
15.4%
AL
21.4%
Montgomery
12.3%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
19.4%
AL
13.3%
Montgomery
19.6%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
AL
91.7%
Montgomery
89.8%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.3%
US
19.5%
AL
24.7%
Montgomery
23.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Well above state avg (3.9)

This facility has 22 deficiencies across three surveys, with recurring issues in fire safety systems, electrical equipment maintenance, and resident room capacity limits appearing in multiple inspections. The most concerning pattern is repeated violations regarding room occupancy that span from 2018 to 2022, suggesting persistent structural challenges. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of several safety-related issues may warrant discussion during facility visits.

Dec 22, 2022Routine
15
0001Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0741Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0926Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

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.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0638Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0911Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

Dec 14, 2019Routine
5
0760Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0835Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0911Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

Oct 18, 2018Routine
2
0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0911Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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