The Pine of Camden, LLC
550 Ponderosa Drive, Camden, AL 36726 · Wilcox County · (334) 682-4231
95 certified beds, about 57 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1980
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 015374 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 18, 2021, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Alabama average is 4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 1 health citation since January 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 4.68 hours per resident per day, against 3.88 across Alabama and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.
19.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Alabama average 46.9%).
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 1 health citation on file.
March 18, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
January 31, 2019Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and the review of a facility document titled, Hand Hygiene Policy, the facility failed to ensure Employee Identifier (EI) #1, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), removed her gloves and washed her hands, perform hand hygiene, before leaving a resident's room after giving an injection. This affected 1 of six residents observed during medication pass, conducted by 1 of three nurses, on 1/30/19.
January 11, 2018Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 5 on March 18, 2021, 3 on January 31, 2019, 6 on January 11, 2018.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- D Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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) | 4.68 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.07 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.85 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.22 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 19.4% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 39.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.37 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 4.07 on weekends, 17% 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 4.90 in April to June 2025 to 4.68 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 | 4.68 | 0.62 | 4.93 | 4.07 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 57 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.47 | 0.49 | 4.69 | 3.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 61 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.65 | 0.50 | 4.87 | 4.08 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.90 | 0.53 | 5.10 | 4.38 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 59 |
| 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. If you work here, your report helps start one.
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 | 23.1 | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.8 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.9 | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.4 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.6 | 21.2 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for The Pine of Camden, LLC's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE PINES OF CAMDEN LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasser, Stallion | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 10/01/2024 |
| Williams, Sallee | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 10/01/2024 |
| Sasser, Stallion | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Williams, Sallee | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Sasser Enterprises Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/06/2024 | |
| Sasser, Stallion | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/06/2024 | |
| Williams, Sallee | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/06/2024 | |
| Medchoice Pharmacy Services, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/16/2025 | |
| Sasser Enterprises Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/16/2025 | |
| Lishman, Laura | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/16/2025 | |
| Sasser, Stallion | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/16/2025 | |
| Stewart, Eldridge | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/16/2025 | |
| Williams, Sallee | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/16/2025 |
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.
- 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 January 31, 2019: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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 The Pine of Camden, LLC's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates The Pine of Camden, LLC 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did The Pine of Camden, LLC get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 18, 2021. The Alabama average is 4.
- Has The Pine of Camden, LLC been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does The Pine of Camden, LLC 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 The Pine of Camden, LLC?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers. Legal business name: THE PINES OF CAMDEN 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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