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Chapman Healthcare Center, Inc
3701 Dadeville Road, Alexander City, AL 35010 · Tallapoosa County · (256) 234-6366
188 certified beds, about 145 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 015221 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 10, 2021, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Alabama average is 4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since July 2018 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.30 hours per resident per day, against 3.88 across Alabama and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.60 of those hours.
33.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Alabama average 46.9%).
CMS links it to Prime Health Care Enterprises, an affiliated group of 5 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 5 health citations on file.
September 10, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 9, 2019Standard inspection · 3 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and a review of the facility policy titled, Labeling and Dating Foods, as well as mandated food temperatures from the 2017 Food Code, the facility failed to: 1) label and date a container of left-over meat prior to storage on 05/06/19; and 2) serve a potentially hazardous milk-based dessert (cheesecake) at a temperature of 41 degrees or less from the 05/08/19 lunch tray line. This had the potential to affect all 146 residents for whom meals were prepared and served at the time of this survey. Findings Included: 1) A facility policy dated 2016, titled, Labeling and Dating Foods (Date Marking) states: Guidelines: All foods stored will be properly labeled according to the following guidelines. Procedure: . 2. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and review of a facility document titled Daily Duties of Housekeeping, and a facility Policy titled, Housekeeping Policies, the facility failed to ensure showers on the 700 hallway were clean, sanitary and free of a black substance on the wall. This was observed one of four days of the survey and affected two of eleven facility showers. Findings Include: A review of a facility document titled Daily Duties of Housekeeping with no date revealed, .3. Clean all . shower . A review of a facility policy titled, Housekeeping Policies with no date revealed, . 12. Spot clean walls/chair as needed in rooms, and bathroom daily. A resident council meeting was held on 5/7/2019 at 1:30 p.m. During the meeting Resident Identifier (RI) #85 and RI #26 complained of the showers on the 700 hall being dirty. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure: 1. Resident Identifier (RI) #140 and RI #58 had care plans for receiving anticoagulation medication and 2. RI #110 had a care plan for nutrition to address the resident's severe weight loss. This affected 3 of 32 residents for which care plans were reviewed. Findings Include: A review of an undated facility form Anticoagulants revealed, .There is no level testing for other anticoagulants, ASA, Plavix, Lovenox, Eliquis, Xarelto, etc. Monitoring for side effects done per assessment of resident: Serious issues: Bruising Prolonged bleed from small cuts Nosebleed Headache Other less serious may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, cramps and loss of appetite. 1) RI #140 was admitted to the facility 10/31/16 with a diagnosis of Hemiplegia following Cerebral Infarction affecting right nondominant side. [...]
July 26, 2018Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and a review of the 2017 Food Code, and the facility's policy related to the use of the nursing unit refrigerators, the facility failed to ensure out-dated food for residents' use was routinely discarded from two of two nursing station refrigerators. This had the potential to affect residents throughout the facility.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation of medication administration on 07/24/2018 and a review of a facility policy titled, Handwashing Procedure, the facility failed to ensure Employee Identifier (EI) #5, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), did not contaminate her hands by turning the faucet off with her bare hands and then continuing with medication administration. This affected one of three staff members and two of eight residents, Resident Identifier (RI ) #35 and RI #31, who were observed during medication administration. Findings Include: A review of an undated facility policy titled, Handwashing Procedure documented: . 3. Rinse hands . 4. Dry your hands using a paper towel . 5. Use . paper towel to turn off the faucet. RI #35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses to include Cerebral Infarction. [...]
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on September 10, 2021, 1 on May 9, 2019, 2 on July 26, 2018.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.30 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.95 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.09 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.61 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.5% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 21.4% | 39.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.26 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.45 on weekdays and 3.95 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.27 in April to June 2025 to 4.30 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.30 | 0.60 | 4.45 | 3.95 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 145 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.34 | 0.56 | 4.47 | 4.02 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 150 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.39 | 0.58 | 4.57 | 3.94 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 145 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.27 | 0.46 | 4.40 | 3.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 142 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Alabama, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.88 | 0.63 | 4.13 | 3.27 | 0.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Alabama
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $16.41 | $14.45 to $17.49 | 25,250 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $27.42 | $23.15 to $29.71 | 11,580 |
| Registered nurses | $37.06 | $30.53 to $40.09 | 54,340 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 23.3 | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 29.4 | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.3 | 21.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.8 | 24.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 29.1 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.4 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CHAPMAN HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC.. CMS links this home to Prime Health Care Enterprises, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archie J. Chapman Generation Skipping Trust | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 50% | 01/01/2018 |
| Chapman, Archie | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2004 | |
| Chapman, Archie | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2004 | |
| Chapman, Archie | Corporate director | Individual | 02/16/2004 | |
| Chapman, Archie | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2004 | |
| Chapman, Archie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2004 | |
| Law, Vincent | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/19/2004 | |
| Taylor, Cera | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/10/2017 | |
| Taylor, Connie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/09/2025 | |
| Chapman, Archie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2004 | |
| Law, Vincent | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/19/2004 | |
| Taylor, Cera | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/10/2017 | |
| Taylor, Connie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/09/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 9, 2019: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 9, 2019: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 9, 2019: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 26, 2018: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Alexander City, 2.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Brown Nursing Home Alexander City, 4.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Dadeville Healthcare Center Dadeville, 10.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Goodwater Healthcare Center Goodwater, 13.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Tallassee Health and Rehabilitation, LLC Tallassee, 23.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 8 citations
Alabama contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Alabama. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Alabama Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 334-242-5753. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Alabama Health Care Facilities Deficiencies, where Alabama publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Chapman Healthcare Center, Inc's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Chapman Healthcare Center, Inc 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Chapman Healthcare Center, Inc get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 10, 2021. The Alabama average is 4.
- Has Chapman Healthcare Center, Inc been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Chapman Healthcare Center, Inc accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Chapman Healthcare Center, Inc?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Prime Health Care Enterprises. Legal business name: CHAPMAN HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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