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Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

2019 County Road 394, Killen, AL 3564558 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.9/5

based on 48 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its compassionate, ministry-focused staff and clean environment, making it a strong candidate for long-term care. While families consistently praise the quality of care, be aware that some reviewers have noted staffing shortages; it is recommended to ask the administration about their current nurse-to-patient ratios.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

48 reviews on Google
Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home is highly regarded by families for its compassionate, ministry-minded staff and clean, well-maintained environment. Reviewers frequently highlight the facility's ability to provide personalized care that improves residents' quality of life, though some note that the facility faces typical industry staffing challenges.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive staff
  • Consistently clean and well-maintained facility
  • Warm, 'at-home' atmosphere
  • Positive resident engagement and activities

Concerns

  • Staffing shortages (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 50 analyzed

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4
5
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With your current capacity of 58 residents, how do you ensure that the high level of attentive, compassionate care mentioned by families remains consistent throughout the day?
  • 2I noticed the facility maintains a very warm, 'at-home' atmosphere; what are some of the most popular daily activities that help residents feel connected and engaged with one another?
  • 3Given the recent focus on staffing across the industry, how does your team manage shifts to ensure that residents always receive timely assistance?
  • 4Regarding the recent health inspection, could you walk me through the steps you’ve taken to address the single deficiency noted and how you maintain your high standards of cleanliness?
  • 5How does your nursing staff coordinate with local medical providers to handle urgent care needs or emergencies for residents living here?
  • 6What specific training or support systems do you have in place to help your staff maintain the high level of resident satisfaction reflected in your recent feedback?

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Key Review Excerpts

My mom is here and they are like family they love and care for her she has dementia and lost a lot of her memory but sense she has been here the Dr. And Staff have turned every thing around for her

Memory care family member · 2019★★★★★

Wonderful care by a wonderful staff with a wonderful attitude. You can tell that the employees do not have a job, they have a ministry.

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★

I'm very impressed with the people who work there trying to give the best care of everyone.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★
Source: 48 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.74hrs
99%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.29hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility43.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
43.9%
US
19.5%
AL
24.7%
Lauderdale
31.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
23.1%
US
15.5%
AL
21.4%
Lauderdale
24.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
4.5%
US
12.1%
AL
1.4%
Lauderdale
4.2%

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

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Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.3%
US
1.6%
AL
2.5%
Lauderdale
3.4%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
19.4%
US
19.4%
AL
13.3%
Lauderdale
20.5%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
18.5%
US
15.3%
AL
13.3%
Lauderdale
21.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility79.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
79.1%
US
81.8%
AL
84.8%
Lauderdale
86.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
Well below state avg (3.9)
1 complaint-triggered

This facility shows recurring fire safety deficiencies across multiple surveys, with smoke barrier and sprinkler system issues appearing in both 2019 and 2023, suggesting persistent maintenance challenges. The most frequent problems involve fire safety systems, emergency preparedness, and food safety protocols. One family filed a complaint in 2023 regarding care quality standards. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated fire safety violations across years may warrant discussion during facility visits.

Sep 20, 2023Complaint
1
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Sep 20, 2023Routine
8
0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Jul 25, 2019Routine
6
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0361Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Jun 20, 2018Routine
1
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Morrow, TimothyW-2 Managing EmployeeComer, JamesOfficer / DirectorHarper, WillieOfficer / DirectorKeeton, JadeOfficer / DirectorMalone, GoldieOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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