What are the staffing levels at COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS?

COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS reports 3.29 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.79 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 1.79 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).

What is the CMS rating for COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS?

COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 2 stars, health inspection rating is 4 stars, and quality measure rating is 4 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.

How does COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS compare to other Alabama nursing homes?

The Alabama average is 3.25 total HPRD and 0.52 RN HPRD. COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS's total HPRD of 3.29 is below the state average.

What is the staff turnover rate at COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS?

COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS reports 59% total nursing staff turnover annually (60% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

CMS CCN 015067 · For profit - Corporation

COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS

500 JOHN ALDRIDGE DRIVE, TUSCUMBIA, AL 35674

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

Staffing Rating

2/5

View on Medicare.gov

Below-average staffing — research carefully

3.29 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 0.79 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

3.29

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

0.79

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

1.79

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day0.79 hr/day

State 0.52National 0.69

LPN Hours/DayN/A

State 0.98National 0.94

CNA Hours/Day1.79 hr/day

State 1.75National 2.27

Total Nursing Hours/Day3.29 hr/day

State 3.25National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

59%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

60%

Total Turnover59%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Above average

4/5

Health Inspection

Above average

4/5

Staffing

Below average

2/5

Quality Measures

Above average

4/5

Facility Information

Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds: 103
State: Alabama
ZIP: 35674
Last Inspection: —
CMS CCN: 015067

Penalty & Inspection History

No CMS fines or substantiated complaints on record.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS?: COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS reports 3.29 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.79 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 1.79 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS?: COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 2 stars, health inspection rating is 4 stars, and quality measure rating is 4 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS compare to other Alabama nursing homes?: The Alabama average is 3.25 total HPRD and 0.52 RN HPRD. COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS's total HPRD of 3.29 is below the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS?: COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS reports 59% total nursing staff turnover annually (60% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.