Cullman Health Care Center
1607 Main Ave Ne, Cullman, AL 35055 · Cullman County · (256) 734-8745
95 certified beds, about 91 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1971
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 015048 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on October 19, 2023, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Alabama average is 4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since April 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $26,982 in the last three years; the largest was $26,982, and the latest is dated October 19, 2023.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.11 hours per resident per day, against 3.88 across Alabama and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.86 of those hours.
50.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Alabama average 46.9%).
CMS links it to Venza Care Management, an affiliated group of 26 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 6 health citations on file.
October 19, 2023Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, review of a facility policy titled Waste Disposal, and review of the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2022 Food Code, the facility failed to ensure the side door on one of two dumpsters was not open during an observation on 10/17/2023. This had the potential to affect 85 out of 85 residents in the facility.
- 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 policy titled Preventative Maintenance Program, the facility failed to ensure there was not a missing blind in Room Locator (RL) #1; and the blinds in RL #'s 3-6 did not have pieces missing from the slats; and remained in good repair. This deficient practice affected RL #1 and RL #'s 3-6, five of 59 resident's rooms observed at the facility.
- 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 interview, resident record review, and review of a facility policy titled, Comprehensive Care Plan, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #83 had a care plan developed for the use of insulin. This deficient practice affected RI #83, one of 21 residents whose plans of care were reviewed.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on an interview, review of the facility's narcotic Drug Disposition Records, and review of a facility policy titled, Medication - Disposition of Unused Drugs, the facility failed to ensure the required signatures were on four narcotic disposition sheets. This deficient practice affected four of twelve months of narcotic disposition records reviewed.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, resident record review, and review of facility policies titled Management of Soiled Laundry, Cleaning & Disinfection Noncritical Resident Care Items,,, and Laundry, the facility failed to ensure: 1) Facility staff cleaned a Hoyer lift with the proper disinfectant spray after it was used on 10/17/2023; and 2) Clean linens were not placed in a dirty gray linen cart on 10/19/2023. These deficient practices were the result of an observation of one of one Hoyer Lift being used, and an observation of one dirty gray linen cart with clean linen being distributed in the clean linen room.
October 7, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
April 4, 2019Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, interviews and review of a facility policy titled, Nebulizer Treatment-Hand Held Aerosol, the facility failed to ensure the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) remained with Resident Identifier (RI) #69 for the duration of his/her nebulizer treatment to ensure complete and accurate administration of the medication. This affected one of six residents observed during medication administration observations. Findings Include: A review of a facility policy titled, Nebulizer Treatment-Hand Held Aerosol, with a revised date of 01/18/2019, revealed the following: . Policy Aerosol nebulizer treatment shall be administered by the Licensed Nurse . Procedure 1. n. Observe resident during the procedure for any change in condition. [...]
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 2 on October 19, 2023, 8 on October 7, 2021, 2 on April 4, 2019.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2023 | Fine | $26,982 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 4.11 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.86 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.32 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.43 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.82 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 50.5% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 26.3% | 39.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.67 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 4.44 on weekdays and 3.32 on weekends, 25% 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 4.19 in April to June 2025 to 4.11 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 | 4.11 | 0.86 | 4.44 | 3.32 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 91 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.19 | 0.93 | 4.49 | 3.41 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 90 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.17 | 0.96 | 4.53 | 3.27 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 92 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.19 | 0.95 | 4.62 | 3.11 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 90 |
| 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.
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 | 11.7 | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 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 | 4.8 | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.2 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.3 | 21.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.1 | 24.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.2 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CULLMAN SNF OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Venza Care Management, a group of 26 nursing homes averaging 2.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al SNF Associates LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/25/2026 | |
| Al SNF Associates Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/25/2026 | |
| Al SNF Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/25/2026 | |
| Al SNF Holdings Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/25/2026 | |
| Ch Alabama Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/25/2026 | |
| Cw Alabama Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/25/2026 | |
| Gallaway, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/25/2026 | |
| Goodman, Menucha | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/01/2025 | |
| Goodman, Menucha | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2025 | |
| Alabama Opco Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/24/2023 | |
| Melb Opco Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/01/2025 | |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Gallaway, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/25/2026 | |
| Goodman, Menucha | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2025 | |
| Wagner, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/24/2023 | |
| Herzka, Yisroel | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 03/25/2026 | |
| Strauss, Susan | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 12/25/2025 | |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/25/2025 | |
| Gallaway, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/25/2026 | |
| Wagner, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/24/2023 |
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 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 19, 2023: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."
- 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 October 19, 2023: "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 October 19, 2023: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 19, 2023: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Folsom Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Cullman, 1.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cen Cullman, 2.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center, Inc Hanceville, 10 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Falkville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Falkville, 12.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 33 citations
- Summerford Health and Rehab, LLC Falkville, 13.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Diversicare of Arab Arab, 21.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 10 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 Cullman Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Cullman Health Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Cullman Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on October 19, 2023. The Alabama average is 4.
- Has Cullman Health Care Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $26,982 in the last three years.
- Does Cullman Health Care Center 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 Cullman Health Care Center?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to Venza Care Management. Legal business name: CULLMAN SNF OPERATIONS LLC.
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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