Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace
One Crown Circle, Huntsville, AL 35802 · Madison County · (256) 261-1602
59 certified beds, about 17 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare since 2003
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 015450 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 17, 2022, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Alabama average is 4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since October 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 4.05 hours per resident per day, against 3.88 across Alabama and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.25 of those hours.
14.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Alabama average 46.9%).
CMS links it to Acts Retirement-Life Communities, an affiliated group of 27 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 4 health citations on file.
May 17, 2022Standard 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, staff interviews, and review of a facility policy titled, Culinary Services Manual . HAND WASHING PROCEDURE, the facility failed to ensure two Dietary Aides practiced proper handwashing/glove changes when going from touching potentially contaminated objects such as such as the hot box handle to retrieving hamburger buns from a plastic bag and placing them on residents' plates during the lunch meal on 5/14/22. This had the potential to affect 22 of 22 residents receiving meals from the dining room.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User ' s Manual, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #32's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 4/29/22 was accurately coded to reflect RI #32's active diagnoses. This affected one of 13 sampled residents for whom MDS assessments were reviewed. Findings Include: A review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User ' s Manual, dated October 2019, revealed: . SECTION I: ACTIVE DIAGNOSES Intent: [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews, review of facility policies titled, GLOVES AND EYE DROPS, INSTILLATION, the facility failed to ensure: 1. Employee Identifier (EI) #6, a Recreational Assistant, changed gloves and sanitized hands after touching Resident Identifier (RI) #2's wheelchair handles while wearing gloves before she retrieved a plate from the steam table and served it to RI #12 while wearing the same gloves, and 2. EI #7, a Registered Nurse (RN), placed a barrier on the over-bed table before placing a container of eye drops on the table, and changed her gloves and sanitized hands before administering eye drops to RI #8. This affected RI #2 and RI #12, two of 22 residents observed during dining observations, and RI #8, one of five residents observed during medication pass.
October 17, 2019Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policies titled HAND WASHING AND HAND HYGIENE and NEBULIZER TREATMENT, the facility failed to ensure Employee Indentifer (EI) #1, a License Practical Nurse (LPN),: 1. washed her hands after she placed the oxygen finger probe, with both ungloved hands, on the fourth finger of Resident Indentifer (RI) #12's right hand, and prior to placing the inhalation vial medication in the reservoir of RI #12's breathing machine, and 2. rinsed and dried out the facemask of the nebulizer after RI #12's breathing treatment. The facility further failed to ensure EI #3, a Registered Nurse (RN),: 1. rinsed and dried out the facemask of the nebulizer of RI #178's breathing treatment, and 2. washed her hands after she placed RI #178's facemask in a plastic bag, and prior to setting up RI #178's breakfast meal tray. [...]
October 11, 2018Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 2 on May 17, 2022, 4 on October 17, 2019, 3 on October 11, 2018.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 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) | 4.05 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.25 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.73 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.37 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.43 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 14.3% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 39.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.57 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 4.18 on weekdays and 3.73 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 4.43 in April to June 2025 to 4.05 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 | 4.05 | 1.25 | 4.18 | 3.73 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 17 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.04 | 1.31 | 4.18 | 3.68 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 17 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.26 | 1.35 | 4.44 | 3.81 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 16 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.43 | 1.40 | 4.63 | 3.93 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 16 |
| 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 with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 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 with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.8 | 24.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES INC. CMS links this home to Acts Retirement-Life Communities, a group of 27 nursing homes averaging 4.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acts Acquisition and Development Company LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2003 | |
| Acts Alliance Management LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/31/2022 | |
| Acts Communities of Maryland, Inc. | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/01/2019 | |
| Acts Legacy Foundation, Inc. | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/31/2022 | |
| Acts Management Services, Inc. | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2012 | |
| Acts Retirement Services, Inc | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/24/2009 | |
| Acts Retirement-Life Communities Management, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/31/2022 | |
| Acts Signature Community Services Inc | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 03/24/2009 | |
| Bonita Springs Retirement Village Inc | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/01/2024 | |
| Mease Life Inc | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 10/01/2023 | |
| Allmond, Susan | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2015 | |
| Brod, Kathryn | Corporate director | Individual | 02/15/2024 | |
| Callaway, Warren | Corporate director | Individual | 03/30/2022 | |
| Chamberlain, Linda | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Christiansen, Karen | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Detweiler, Harold | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2009 | |
| Esterhai, John | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/1996 | |
| Gerner, Elric | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2009 | |
| Glynn, James | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Grant, Gerald | Corporate director | Individual | 05/04/2017 | |
| Greer, Jason | Corporate director | Individual | 03/30/2022 | |
| Kelly, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 02/11/2020 | |
| Lammers, John | Corporate director | Individual | 12/15/2020 | |
| Lawson, Daniel | Corporate director | Individual | 06/11/2019 | |
| Mashner, Marvin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/1991 | |
| Middlebrooks, Daniel | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Reichard, Dawn | Corporate director | Individual | 06/01/2025 | |
| Ahern, Susan | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2021 | |
| Allmond, Susan | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Christiansen, Karen | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/25/2010 | |
| Fox, Glenn | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Gerner, Elric | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Grant, Gerald | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/04/2017 | |
| Lawson, Daniel | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Mashner, Marvin | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Acts Management Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2012 | |
| Acts Retirement-Life Communities Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/31/2022 | |
| Ahern, Susan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Christiansen, Karen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/25/2010 | |
| Fox, Glenn | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Grant, Gerald | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/04/2017 | |
| Valdivia, Peggy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Acts Management Services, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/23/2025 | |
| Acts Retirement-Life Communities Management, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/23/2025 | |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group LP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/03/2025 | |
| Baker Tilly Us LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/05/2024 | |
| U.s. Bank | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/09/2025 | |
| Ahern, Susan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Christiansen, Karen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/25/2010 | |
| Fox, Glenn | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Grant, Gerald | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/04/2017 | |
| Johnson, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/16/2017 | |
| Perezluha, Katherine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/22/2018 | |
| Valdivia, Peggy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2020 |
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 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 17, 2022: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- 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 May 17, 2022: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 17, 2022: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
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- Windsor House Huntsville, 5.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center Huntsville, 6.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 18 citations
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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 Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 17, 2022. The Alabama average is 4.
- Has Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace?
- CMS lists 54 owners and managers, and links the home to Acts Retirement-Life Communities. Legal business name: ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES 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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