St Joseph's Home AL & Nc, INC
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate, attentive nursing and aide staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 89 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
St. Joseph's is highly regarded for its compassionate, faith-based environment and immaculate facility, making it a top choice for families seeking long-term care. While the vast majority of experiences are glowing, families should be prepared for potential waitlists and ensure they establish a clear line of communication with the administrative staff early in the process.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
89 reviews on Google“St. Joseph's Home is widely praised by families for its compassionate, faith-based care provided by the resident Sisters and dedicated staff. Reviewers consistently highlight the facility's cleanliness, the warm atmosphere, and the high level of attentiveness shown to residents, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking a supportive environment for their loved ones.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate, attentive nursing and aide staff
- Immaculate and well-maintained facility
- Strong sense of community and family-like atmosphere
- Active engagement through daily activities and spiritual support
Concerns
- Difficulty with admission waitlists and communication (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 75 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given your high CMS ratings for staffing, how do you ensure that same level of consistent, attentive care for each resident throughout the day?
- 2I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; what is the best way for families to stay in touch and receive updates once a loved one is settled in?
- 3Since you maintain such a strong sense of community, could you walk us through a few examples of the daily activities that help residents feel most connected to one another?
- 4With your facility being highly sought after, could you explain the current process for managing your waitlist and how you keep prospective families informed during that time?
- 5Given your excellent health inspection record, what specific protocols do you have in place to handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health?
- 6Your facility is frequently described as immaculate; what is your approach to maintaining such a high standard of cleanliness and comfort for the residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The Sisters and the staff, could not be more kind, helpful and caring. The service is outstanding. This is the place to be if your loved one needs care.”
“The nuns at St. Joseph’s are incredibly caring and attentive. My parents were both always well fed and always in a clean environment, and able to enjoy activities.”
“The staff ALWAYS let you know what care is being given to my mom should a medical problem arise.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
St. Joseph's Home has 8 federal deficiencies across 2 surveys with all issues reportedly corrected by the facility. The main problem areas involve fire safety systems, emergency exit lighting and signage, and resident rights notifications. However, fire alarm deficiencies have persisted across both the 2023 and 2025 surveys, suggesting ongoing challenges with safety system compliance that families should inquire about during visits.
Apr 8, 2025Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Feb 10, 2023Routine6
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
St Joseph's Home AL & Nc, INC
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
89 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit stjosephseniorhome.org
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