Skilled nursing · Florence, AL

Glenwood Center

211 ANA DRIVE, Florence, AL 35630

1 / 5CMS 125 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

43

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Glenwood Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 43 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Alabama state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 13.5 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.68 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 51 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Alabama DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.68
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
51%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
13.5%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Alabama state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★1 / 5
Health inspection★★★★1 / 5
Staffing★★★★★2 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.68
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.12
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
51%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
23%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
13.5%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
30.6%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
1.9%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID015147
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds125
Avg residents103

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 31%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 32.8% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Alabama DPH · Last reconciled May 6, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Glenwood Center?

Glenwood Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Glenwood Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Glenwood Center appears in the record section above.

Does Glenwood Center use antipsychotic medications?

13.5 percent of long-stay residents at Glenwood Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 30.6 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Glenwood Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Glenwood Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 43 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Alabama state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Glenwood Center?

Glenwood Center is located at 211 ANA DRIVE, Florence, AL 35630. Phone: (256) 766-8963. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Glenwood Center a special focus facility?

Glenwood Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Glenwood Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Glenwood Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Glenwood Center compare to other Florence skilled nursing facilities?

Glenwood Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 43. The full Florence directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Florence directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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