Nursing Homes in Florence, AL.

MITCHELL-HOLLINGSWORTH NURSING & REHABILITATION

805 FLAGG CIRCLE, FLORENCE, AL 35631

Steady. Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing & Rehabilitation presents a classic data puzzle where the humans behind the desks are the strongest selling point. Because they managed a LOW_TURNOVER rate of just 33%, you aren't walking into a revolving door of strangers; you're getting a team that actually remembers how your dad likes his coffee and which knee bothers him in the morning. That kind of continuity is the holy grail of care because it means the staff actually sticks around long enough to notice when something is off. The RN coverage is equally robust, meaning there’s real medical oversight on the floor when things get sideways. However, the data triggers a HIGH_SEDATION_BENZO flag because 37% of long-stay residents are on anti-anxiety or sleep medications, which can sometimes be a quiet way to keep a floor manageable. You want to make sure your loved one is staying sharp and engaged, not just drifting through a chemically induced afternoon nap. There are zero federal fines on record, though we can’t tell if that’s a pristine three-year streak or just a lucky break since the last inspector pulled into the parking lot. When you tour the hallways, look past the fresh paint and ask the director why their benzo prescribing rates are so high and what they’re doing to keep residents active without relying on a prescription pad.

GLENWOOD CENTER

211 ANA DRIVE, FLORENCE, AL 35630

Conflicted. Glenwood Center is currently a bit of a head-scratcher, balancing a rock-bottom health inspection score against surprisingly decent daily RN coverage that beats many of its higher-rated neighbors. That level of nursing presence should mean there’s actually a professional in the building when a medical crisis hits, and since there are zero federal fines on record—though we can’t tell if that’s a recent clean streak or ancient history—the paperwork looks oddly quiet on the legal front. However, we have to talk about the HIGH_SEDATION_BENZO flag, which shows nearly a third of long-term residents are on anti-anxiety or sleep meds, a trend that often suggests pharmaceutical "quiet time" is being used to manage the floor. You also can’t ignore the HIGH_DEPRESSIVE_SYMPTOMS flag, where a 32.8% rate implies a lot of folks are likely sitting alone in their rooms without much reason to get up or engage with the world. When you combine that high turnover with the fact that one in three residents is reporting low moods, it feels less like a community and more like a waiting room. This is a for-profit spot where the numbers don't quite add up, so you need to walk in and ask the administrator why their residents seem so remarkably sedated and sad despite having enough nurses on the clock to actually talk to them.

FLORENCE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR, LLC

2107 CLOYD BLVD, FLORENCE, AL 35630

Mixed. Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr is a bit of a data puzzle, boasting top-tier staffing numbers that somehow haven't translated into a gold-star record. On the bright side, they’ve invested in enough humans to keep the lights on and the call bells answered, maintaining solid RN hours that mean an actual nurse is likely available when things get sideways. You won't find any federal fines on their recent record, though we can’t tell if that’s a clean slate from last month or a holdover from five years ago. However, the HIGH_SEDATION_BENZO flag is waving a bit too hard, with over a third of long-term residents on anti-anxiety or sleep meds, which often suggests a "chemical restraint" vibe where pills do the heavy lifting of keeping people quiet. We’re also seeing a HIGH_MOBILITY_DECLINE flag, indicating residents are losing their ability to move around at a rate way higher than the national average. When a quarter of the building is losing their independence, it usually means the physical therapy is lacking or people are being left to wither in bed rather than being walked. When you walk in, skip the small talk and ask the director exactly how they plan to get your loved one out of a wheelchair and off the sedative cocktail.

EL REPOSO NURSING FACILITY

260 MILNER CHAPEL ROAD, FLORENCE, AL 35634

Nuanced. El Reposo Nursing Facility is the classic data paradox where high staffing levels and perfect quality scores somehow coexist with some of the highest injury rates I’ve seen this year. On paper, having more hands on deck than the national average means your mom should get help getting to the bathroom or finishing her lunch, but the HIGH_FALLS_MAJOR_INJURY flag suggests that despite the headcount, people are still hitting the floor hard enough to break things. That disconnect continues with the HIGH_WEIGHT_LOSS flag, a signal that usually means nobody is sitting down to help residents actually eat the food on their trays during the dinner rush. Then you have the HIGH_SEDATION_PRESCRIBER and HIGH_SEDATION_BENZO flags hitting at once, which basically means half the building is on some form of anti-anxiety or antipsychotic med to keep things quiet. Even the HIGH_UTI flag is waving red, indicating that basic hygiene or catheter care might be sliding through the cracks and causing avoidable infections. There are zero federal fines on record, though we can't tell if that’s because they’re perfect or if the paperwork is just lagging behind the reality. When you walk in, look past the four-star rating and ask why nearly a third of their residents are on antipsychotics while the major injury rate is double the national average.

FLORENCE SNF OPCO LLC

2107 CLOYD BLVD, FLORENCE, AL 35630

GLENWOOD HEALTHCARE, INC.

211 ANA DRIVE, FLORENCE, AL 35630

GENESIS REHAB SERVICES

211 ANA DR, FLORENCE, AL 35630

FLORENCE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC

2107 CLOYD BLVD, FLORENCE, AL 35630