Skilled nursing · Fairhope, AL

Fairhope Health & Rehab

108 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, Fairhope, AL 36532

2 / 5CMS 131 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Fairhope Health & Rehab carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 56 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Alabama state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 18.4 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 35.6 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.39 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 30 percent.

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

Your trusted senior advocate

Independent senior placement and family advocacy.

Palmelle helps families check facility safety, vet nursing home red flags, and find the right placement after a hospital discharge. We index all 67,750 U.S. facilities, including the ones with active CMS violations or open complaints. The data is on the page so families can see what's actually there.

Call (888) 282-7256 to talk with a Placement Specialist. Intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday.

In their own words

No operator description yet.

Claim this listing →

Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

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

0.39

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

30%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

18.4%

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★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.39

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.0

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

30%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

40%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

18.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

35.6%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID015222

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds131

Avg residents73

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.39 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 36%. 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
Annual nursing staff turnover is 30% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.
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 Fairhope Health & Rehab?

Fairhope Health & Rehab has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Fairhope Health & Rehab been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 3 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Fairhope Health & Rehab appears in the record section above.

Does Fairhope Health & Rehab use antipsychotic medications?

18.4 percent of long-stay residents at Fairhope Health & Rehab are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 35.6 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 Fairhope Health & Rehab's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Fairhope Health & Rehab has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 56 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 Fairhope Health & Rehab?

Fairhope Health & Rehab is located at 108 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, Fairhope, AL 36532. Phone: (251) 928-2153. 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 Fairhope Health & Rehab a special focus facility?

Fairhope Health & Rehab 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 Fairhope Health & Rehab's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Fairhope Health & Rehab 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 Fairhope Health & Rehab compare to other Fairhope skilled nursing facilities?

Fairhope Health & Rehab holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 56. Browse the full Fairhope directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Fairhope Health & Rehab?

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 Fairhope Health & Rehab and two other facilities on your shortlist.

Not sure if this is the one?

We do the calling. You do the choosing.

A real human compares this facility to two others. Phone calls, pricing, availability, the questions you would not think to ask.

$199 · 3-business-day money-back promise

Get your answer →