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Piedmont Health Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

30 Roundtree Drive, Piedmont, AL 3627291 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 108 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Piedmont Health Care Center has a strong reputation for cleanliness and effective rehabilitation, with many families reporting high satisfaction. However, because there are recurring, serious reports of neglect and communication failures, we strongly advise you to conduct unannounced visits and speak directly with the nursing staff about their specific protocols for hygiene and medication management.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

108 reviews on Google
Piedmont Health Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the facility for its clean environment, friendly staff, and effective rehabilitation services. However, a segment of families reports serious concerns regarding neglect, poor communication, and inconsistent quality of care, particularly during off-hours or for residents with complex medical needs.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff7.0Clean8.0Activities8.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms5.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Attentive and friendly nursing staff
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy programs
  • Positive experiences with specific physicians like Dr. Ulrich

Concerns

  • Reports of neglect and poor hygiene care (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Understaffing and slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inadequate communication regarding care plans and medication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 111 analyzed

5
74
4
23
3
6
2
2
1
6

How They Respond to Reviews

23%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With your impressive 5-star health inspection rating, what specific protocols do you follow to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for every resident?
  • 2We've heard wonderful things about the attentiveness of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that communication remains consistent between the nurses and family members regarding care plan updates?
  • 3Since medication management is such a critical part of daily care, what specific systems or checks are in place to ensure accuracy and prevent any delays in administration?
  • 4Could you tell us more about the rehabilitation therapy programs available here and how they help residents regain their independence?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night or over the weekend, what is the immediate process for contacting physicians like Dr. Ulrich or coordinating urgent care?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?

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Key Review Excerpts

The communication was frequent with a scheduled plan for her care, which they kept me informed about weekly or when changes were needed.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

Attentive staff and respond quickly when called. Rooms are large. Facility is clean. Nurse Adam was especially wonderful with my mom.

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

Was never once given a bath the smell,omg never even taken to therapy sat in room 24 /7.

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★☆☆
Source: 108 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.73hrs
97%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.89hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
21%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility41.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
41.7%
US
19.5%
AL
24.7%
Calhoun
22.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
AL
1.4%
Calhoun
3.8%

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%
US
93.4%
AL
91.7%
Calhoun
92.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.3%
US
15.3%
AL
13.3%
Calhoun
14.5%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
15.2%
US
19.4%
AL
13.3%
Calhoun
18.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
16.7%
US
14.4%
AL
12.7%
Calhoun
13.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
AL
80.3%
Calhoun
74.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.8%
Better than Avg
Here
98.8%
US
81.8%
AL
84.8%
Calhoun
84.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.4%
US
1.6%
AL
2.0%
Calhoun
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
Well below state avg (3.9)
Clean record — no deficiencies

Piedmont Health Care Center shows a clean recent record with only 5 deficiencies found in one 2018 survey, all corrected by the facility. The issues involved food safety and kitchen sanitation, pharmacy services, and building safety concerns including fire protection and electrical equipment. Since all deficiencies were addressed and no new problems have emerged in recent years, this suggests improved operations and compliance.

Feb 15, 2018Routine
5
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.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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.

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.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Piedmont Health Care Center

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Owners

Piedmont Health Care Center

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

Keener, SandraW-2 Managing Employee
Source: Medicare provider data

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