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Southland Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

500 Shivers Terrace, Marion, AL 3675691 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 1 Google review

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What this means for your family

Choosing Southland Nursing Home means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.56hrs
74%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.92hrs
95%
All nurses + aides combined

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 · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Better than Avg
Here
8.6%
US
19.4%
AL
13.3%
Perry
21.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
AL
1.4%
Perry
8.1%

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

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.3%
US
19.5%
AL
24.7%
Perry
28.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Better than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
14.4%
AL
12.7%
Perry
12.6%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.1%
Better than Avg
Here
9.1%
US
15.3%
AL
13.3%
Perry
14.7%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.5%
Better than Avg
Here
15.5%
US
15.4%
AL
21.4%
Perry
20.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility37.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
37.5%
US
81.8%
AL
84.8%
Perry
79.9%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
AL
2.0%
Perry
2.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

2deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (3.9)
$5,244 in fines

Southland Nursing Home shows a moderate inspection record with 9 deficiencies across 3 surveys, all corrected by the facility. The most recurring issues involved infection control, nutrition and dietary services, and fire safety systems. Problems appear resolved rather than persistent, with deficiencies spread across different time periods rather than clustering together, suggesting the facility addresses issues when identified.

Apr 22, 2021Routine
2
0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jun 27, 2019Routine
2
0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0808Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Jul 11, 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.

0341Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Dec 18, 2023

$5,244

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Southland Nursing Home

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Sasser Enterprises INC

Owner · Organization

Sasser, Sheila

Owner (parent company)

Sasser, Stallion

Owner (parent company)

Sasser, Sterling

Owner (parent company)

Sasser, Stetson

Owner (parent company)

Williams, Sallee

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Sasser, StallionManaging Control - Governing BodyWilliams, SalleeManaging Control - Governing BodySasser, SheilaOfficer / DirectorQuality Care Rehab INCManagerSasser Enterprises INCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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