Below average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Nhc Healthcare, Anniston during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility failed to protect residents from abuse by other residents in two incidents. In one case, a resident with cognitive impairment was physically abused by another resident with a history of brain injury. In another case, a resident with dementia was struck by a resident with Parkinson's disease, who had shown prior aggressive behavior. The facility did not effectively implement its abuse prevention policies, failing to intervene or notify physicians, resulting in unaddressed risks and harm to residents.
A resident with a history of aggressive behavior was allowed to enter a day room and subsequently struck another resident, despite prior aggressive actions towards staff. The facility failed to provide necessary supervision and behavioral health care, resulting in physical abuse. The affected resident had diagnoses of Epilepsy, Down Syndrome, and Dementia, while the aggressive resident had Parkinson's Disease and Mood Disorder.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment was attacked by another resident, resulting in a bruise. Despite the resident's request to notify the police, the facility staff did not do so. The facility's policy on patient rights was not upheld, as the resident's request was ignored, and the police were not informed of the incident.
A facility failed to report a resident-on-resident physical abuse incident to local law enforcement. A resident was pulled from a recliner and punched by another resident, resulting in bruising. Despite being reported internally, the incident was not communicated to law enforcement as required. The facility's policy lacked clarity on reporting responsibilities and criteria, and there was no documented communication with law enforcement about what constitutes a reportable crime.
A facility failed to thoroughly investigate an incident where a resident physically abused another resident, lacking details on the number, location, and intensity of punches. The investigation did not explain why it took four staff members to separate the residents or why law enforcement was not notified, despite the victim's request. The incident involved residents with severe cognitive impairments and a history of brain disorders.
A resident with a history of cerebrovascular disease and dementia was involved in a physical altercation with another resident. Although assessed by an RN and a CNA, the vital signs and neurological checks were not documented in the medical record. The RN claimed to have recorded the information on a neurological check sheet, but the facility could not locate this document.
Failure to Prevent Resident-on-Resident Abuse
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The facility failed to protect residents from abuse perpetrated by other residents, as evidenced by two separate incidents. In the first incident, a resident with severe cognitive impairment due to cerebrovascular disease and vascular dementia was physically abused by another resident with a history of traumatic brain injury and depression. The aggressor pulled the victim from a recliner and punched them multiple times, resulting in redness and bruising. Staff were aware of the aggressor's annoyance with the victim's behavior earlier in the night but failed to intervene effectively to prevent the altercation. In the second incident, a resident with epilepsy and dementia was struck in the face and chest by another resident diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and dementia. Prior to the assault, the aggressor had displayed aggressive behavior by using a hand sanitizer dispenser as a weapon against staff. Despite these warning signs, the facility did not take adequate measures to prevent the resident from attacking another resident shortly thereafter. The victim was left crying and upset, with a red mark on their face. The facility's policies on abuse prevention and response were not effectively implemented, as staff failed to identify and mitigate the risks posed by residents with aggressive behaviors. The facility's investigative files and staff interviews confirmed that the incidents were not adequately addressed, and the necessary preventive actions, such as assessing residents' needs or notifying physicians, were not taken. This resulted in a failure to protect residents' rights to be free from abuse.
Failure to Prevent Resident-to-Resident Abuse Due to Inadequate Supervision
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The facility failed to provide necessary behavioral health care and supervision to prevent an incident of physical abuse between two residents. Resident Identifier (RI) #290, who had a history of Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, Behavioral Disturbance, and Mood Disorder, exhibited physically aggressive behavior towards staff by using a walker and a hand sanitizer dispenser as weapons. Despite these aggressive behaviors, RI #290 was allowed to enter a day room where other residents, including RI #288, were present. RI #290 subsequently struck RI #288 in the face and chest, causing a red mark on the cheek. RI #288, who had diagnoses of Epilepsy, Down Syndrome, and Unspecified Dementia with Psychotic Disturbance, was affected by the incident. The facility's policy on Behavioral Health Services required the provision of necessary care to maintain residents' well-being, but the staff failed to intervene effectively to prevent the altercation. Interviews with staff revealed that they were aware of RI #290's aggressive behavior but did not take adequate measures to separate RI #290 from other residents or notify the physician promptly. The Director of Nursing was not informed of RI #290's behaviors prior to the incident, indicating a lapse in communication and supervision.
Failure to Honor Resident's Request for Police Notification
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The facility failed to honor the rights of a resident, identified as RI #237, who requested police notification after being attacked by another resident, RI #239. On May 22, 2023, staff witnessed RI #239 grab RI #237 by the wrists, pull them from a recliner onto the floor, and throw punches at them, resulting in a bruise on RI #237's right wrist. Despite RI #237's request to notify the police, the facility staff did not fulfill this request. The facility's policy on patient rights emphasizes supporting residents' preferences and choices, yet this was not upheld in this incident. RI #237, who has a history of cerebrovascular disease, vascular dementia with severe agitation, and a history of falling, was admitted to the facility with a severely impaired cognition score. The incident was reported by a registered nurse who was called to assist but did not witness the event. The nurse attempted to contact the abuse coordinator and the Director of Nursing but did not call the police. The abuse coordinator later stated that anyone, including the administrator or DON, could have called the police, acknowledging that RI #237's rights were not honored. The administrator confirmed that the police were not notified and was unaware of RI #237's request.
Failure to Report Resident Abuse to Law Enforcement
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The facility failed to report a reasonable suspicion of a crime against residents to local law enforcement, specifically involving an incident where Resident Identifier (RI) #237 was physically abused by RI #239. On 05/22/2023, facility staff witnessed RI #237 being pulled from a recliner by the wrists onto the floor and punched by RI #239. Despite the incident being reported to the Director of Nursing, Administrator, and Social Services Director/Abuse Coordinator, it was not reported to local law enforcement as required by the facility's policy. The facility's policy, titled Patient Protection and Response Policy for Allegations/Incidents of Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation of Property and Exploitation, lacked specific details on who was required to report crimes, what crimes must be reported, what constitutes serious bodily injury, and the timeframe for reporting. This deficiency affected RI #237, who was assessed with redness and bruising to the right wrist after the incident. RI #237 had a history of cerebrovascular disease and vascular dementia with severe agitation, indicating severely impaired cognition. Interviews with facility staff, including the RN, DON, Abuse Coordinator, and Administrator, revealed a lack of communication and understanding regarding the reporting of crimes to law enforcement. The facility had not made any criminal reports to local law enforcement in the last year, and there was no documented communication with local law enforcement about what constitutes a crime and what should be reported. The Administrator acknowledged that law enforcement was not notified of the incident involving RI #237 and RI #239, despite the conclusion that physical abuse had occurred.
Inadequate Investigation of Resident-on-Resident Abuse
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The facility failed to thoroughly investigate an incident of resident-on-resident physical abuse, which occurred on 05/22/2023. During this incident, Resident Identifier (RI) #239 was observed by facility staff to have grabbed RI #237's wrists, pulled them from a recliner onto the floor, and punched them multiple times. The facility's investigation did not include critical details such as the number, location, or intensity of the punches, nor did it explain why it required four staff members to separate the residents. Additionally, the investigation did not address why local law enforcement was not notified, despite RI #237 expressing a desire for police involvement. RI #237, who was admitted with diagnoses including Cerebrovascular Disease and Vascular Dementia with Severe Agitation, was assessed with redness and bruising to the right wrist following the incident. The resident's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment indicated severely impaired cognition. RI #239, who had a history of Traumatic Brain Injury and other brain disorders, was the aggressor in this situation. The facility's investigative file lacked comprehensive witness statements and failed to document the severity and specifics of the physical altercation. Interviews with staff, including CNAs and RNs, revealed inconsistencies and a lack of detailed recollection regarding the incident. The facility's Abuse Coordinator and Administrator acknowledged the absence of crucial details in the investigation, which are necessary to determine the potential for injury and the need for police notification. The deficiency in the investigation process had the potential to affect not only RI #237 but also other residents in the Memory Care Dementia Unit.
Failure to Document Resident Assessment After Incident
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The facility failed to ensure that a Registered Nurse (RN) documented assessment details in a resident's medical record following a resident-on-resident incident. On 05/22/2023, the State Agency received an Online Incident Report alleging physical abuse when a resident was pulled to the floor and punched by another resident. The affected resident, who had a history of cerebrovascular disease, vascular dementia with severe agitation, and falling, was assessed by RN #4 and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #7. Although the CNA took the resident's vital signs and provided them to RN #4, these were not documented in the resident's medical record. RN #4 stated that she performed a visual assessment and neurological checks, documenting them on a neurological check sheet, which was supposed to be scanned into the medical records. However, the facility was unable to locate this sheet, and the vital signs were not recorded in the electronic medical chart. The Director of Nursing confirmed that the neurological check sheet was missing and acknowledged that the vital signs and neurological checks should have been charted to monitor changes in the resident's condition.
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