Goodwater Healthcare Center
16 Jones Hill Road, Goodwater, AL 35072 · Coosa County · (256) 839-6711
72 certified beds, about 62 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1978
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 015204 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 15, 2021, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Alabama average is 4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since March 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 4.63 hours per resident per day, against 3.88 across Alabama and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.55 of those hours.
37.8% 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.
April 15, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
March 14, 2019Standard inspection · 0 citations
March 15, 2018Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a system was in place to assess residents to determine if side rail use was appropriate, as well determine the residents' risk of entrapment. Further, no alternative approaches were attempted prior to using the side rails, and no informed consent was obtained from either the residents or their representatives prior to utilizing side rails. These failures affected Resident Identifier (RI) #s 13 and 28, two of seven sampled residents reviewed for side rail use, and had the potential to affect all 33 residents with orders and/or careplans in place for side rail use. The facility provided a Census List identifying 33 residents that utilized side rails out of total facility census of 62.
- E Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interview, the facility's Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) Committee failed to identify and address concerns related to the facility's side rail usage process. This affected Resident Identifier (RI) #s 13 and 28, two of seven sampled residents reviewed for side rail use, and had the potential to affect all 33 residents with orders and/or careplans in place for side rail use. The facility provided a Census List identifying 33 residents that utilized side rails out of a total facility census of 62. Findings Include: Cross Reference F700. During the recertification survey from 03/13-03/15/2018, the survey team identified concerns with side rail and entrapment risk assessments, lack of alternatives attempted prior to side rail use, and no informed consent for RI #s 13 and 28's side rails. [...]
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment was completed after Resident Identifier (RI) #13's admission to Hospice on 3/12/2017. This affected one of 19 sampled residents for whom MDS Assessments were reviewed.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and review of Nursing Inservice information, the facility failed to ensure Employee Identifier (EI) #3, Registered Nurse (RN), labeled a multiple dose insulin vial for Resident Identifier (RI) #32 with an expiration date after the vial was opened. This deficient practice was observed during one of 25 medication pass opportunities.
- C Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a notice of the availability of the previous three years of survey results was posted for residents and/or visitors. This had the potential to affect all 62 of 62 residents residing in the facility and any visitors.
Fire safety inspections
1 fire safety citation on file: 1 on March 15, 2018.
Every fire safety citation1 citation
- E Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
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) | 4.63 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.88 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.27 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.81 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.8% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 39.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.06 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 4.93 on weekdays and 3.88 on weekends, 21% 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 5.11 in April to June 2025 to 4.63 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 | 4.63 | 0.55 | 4.93 | 3.88 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 62 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.91 | 0.54 | 5.26 | 4.03 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 62 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.76 | 0.55 | 5.16 | 3.75 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.11 | 0.73 | 5.61 | 3.83 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 56 |
| 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 | 5.1 | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 50.0 | 21.2 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: GOODWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Prime Health Care Enterprises, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Healthcare Enterprise LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 05/28/2004 | |
| Servisfirst Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 03/28/2012 | |
| Chapman, Archie | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/29/2016 | |
| Chapman, Archie | Corporate director | Individual | 07/29/2016 | |
| Prime Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/18/2003 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 15, 2018: "Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 15, 2018: "Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 15, 2018: "Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition"
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 15, 2018: "Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Chapman Healthcare Center, Inc Alexander City, 13.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Coosa Valley Healthcare Center Sylacauga, 13.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Sylacauga Health and Rehab Services Sylacauga, 14.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Clay County Nursing Home Ashland, 19.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Dadeville Healthcare Center Dadeville, 23.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Lineville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC Lineville, 23.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 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 Goodwater Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Goodwater Healthcare Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Goodwater Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 15, 2021. The Alabama average is 4.
- Has Goodwater Healthcare Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Goodwater Healthcare 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 Goodwater Healthcare Center?
- CMS lists 5 owners and managers, and links the home to Prime Health Care Enterprises. Legal business name: GOODWATER HEALTHCARE CENTER 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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