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Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace

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One Crown Circle, Huntsville, AL 35802|59 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

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What this means for your family

Choosing Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

1.31hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

4.04hrs

99%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility98.7%

Better than Avg

Here

98.7%

79.8%

80.3%

Madison

69.7%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

81.8%

84.8%

Madison

78.2%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.6%

Better than Avg

Here

0.6%

1.6%

2.0%

Madison

1.7%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies

Near state avg (3.9)

This facility shows a mixed record with 13 deficiencies across three surveys, primarily involving fire safety systems and building maintenance issues that were corrected by the provider. The most recurring problems were smoke detection systems, electrical safety, and infection control protocols. While all deficiencies were addressed with correction dates, the pattern suggests ongoing challenges with facility infrastructure and safety systems that families should discuss during visits.

May 17, 2022Routine5 findings

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.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0311Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Oct 17, 2019Routine5 findings

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0232Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Oct 11, 2018Routine3 findings

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.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Acts Retirement-Life Communities

Chain Size

27 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.8/5 · Rank 22 of 26 (Best)