Skilled nursing · Mobile, AL

Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence

1655 MCGILL AVENUE, Mobile, AL 36604

5 / 5CMS 75 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 67 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Alabama state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 13.0 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 26.5 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.73 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 37 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 safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.73

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

37%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

13.0%

National

14%

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

Federal CMS + Alabama state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.73

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.36

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

37%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

20%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

13.0%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

26.5%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

6.8%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID015168

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds75

Avg residents44

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 2.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 27%. 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
Falls with major injury rate is 6.8% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay urinary tract infection rate is 5.8% — above the national median of about 2%. UTIs in elders cause confusion that gets misread as dementia progression. Often correlates with catheter overuse and understaffing. Worth asking how the facility tracks and prevents recurrent UTIs.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 0.0% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
This facility earned the highest possible health-inspection rating from CMS. That means the inspectors who showed up unannounced, walked the halls, talked to residents, and reviewed records found a clean operation. Worth weighing heavily — inspection ratings are the hardest data point to game.
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 Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence?

Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 2 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 6 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence appears in the record section above.

Does Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence use antipsychotic medications?

13.0 percent of long-stay residents at Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 26.5 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 Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 67 out of 100, putting it near 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 Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence?

Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence is located at 1655 MCGILL AVENUE, Mobile, AL 36604. Phone: (251) 476-6335. 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 Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence a special focus facility?

Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence 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 Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence 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 Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence compare to other Mobile skilled nursing facilities?

Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 67. Browse the full Mobile directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Little Sisters Of The Poor Sacred Heart Residence and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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