Attalla Healthcare & Rehab

    915 Stewart Ave SE, Attalla, AL, 35954
    2.0 · 31 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Facility filthy, neglectful, unsafe, understaffed

    I would not recommend this place. In my experience the facility was filthy and smelled of feces, residents were neglected (left in soiled briefs, not turned for hours, developing bedsores) and there were constant staffing shortages so nurses/CNAs were unavailable or unresponsive. Communication and administration were awful - missed/late ER notices, lost belongings, lied to family, long hold times - and staff attitudes were often rude. A few individual caregivers and reception/janitorial staff were compassionate, but overall it felt unsafe and unacceptable for long-term care.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.00 · 31 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.8
    • Staff

      1.9
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      1.3
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, hardworking individual staff members
    • Attentive nursing care by some nurses
    • Friendly and helpful reception and janitorial staff
    • Staff who go above and beyond for residents' needs
    • Personalized, home-like atmosphere reported by some
    • Weekly grocery-shopping trips and personalized errands
    • Engaging activities and exercise programs noted by some
    • Long-term residents reporting a safe environment

    Cons

    • Widespread reports of staff unhelpfulness and rude attitudes
    • Allegations of neglect (not turned, not checked for elimination)
    • Reports of growing bed sores and turning-protocol violations
    • Claims of residents left in soiled diapers and poor hygiene
    • Filthy facility conditions and persistent foul odors
    • Rooms described as jail cell–like or prison-like lockdown
    • Serious communication failures and unresponsiveness
    • Long phone hold times and inaccurate information to families
    • Administration portrayed as disorganized or incompetent
    • Rude or unhelpful social worker and poor moving-in process
    • Reports that belongings were not returned and family lied to
    • No or inadequate rehabilitation services or equipment
    • Residents put on prolonged bed rest instead of rehab
    • Staffing shortages of nurses and CNAs reported frequently
    • Poor meal quality and failure to accommodate dietary needs
    • Reports of resident death and possible mishandling of cases
    • Allegations of abuse by staff and calls for state intervention
    • Privacy invasions, misidentification of residents, and unwanted calls
    • Delayed or missing notifications about ER transfers
    • Incorrect referral paperwork and wrong diagnoses reported
    • Staff slow to respond to call lights and forgetfulness
    • Inconsistent quality—some residents praised while others severely criticized
    • Negative moving-in experiences and families advised against placement
    • Occasional positive changes anticipated but not yet realized
    • Strongly negative descriptors (e.g., 'not fit for a dog') used by reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is highly polarized but leans strongly negative. Many reviewers describe severe problems with basic care, hygiene, communication, and administration; others praise individual employees and certain services. The most recurrent and serious complaints involve alleged neglect (residents not turned, left in soiled diapers, not checked for elimination), development or worsening of bed sores, and reports that nurses or aides frequently fail to respond to call lights. Multiple reviewers explicitly describe the facility as filthy, with persistent unpleasant odors, and rooms characterized as small, prison- or jail-like. These accounts are often tied to claims of staffing shortages and poor oversight by administration.

    Care quality and clinical services are a central area of concern. Several reviews state the facility lacked adequate rehabilitation equipment or services, placing patients on prolonged bed rest instead of providing active rehab. There are repeated allegations that clinical and nursing staff can be inattentive or rude, and reviewers specifically report incidents such as failure to notify families when a resident was rushed to the emergency room, inaccurate or withheld information about a resident's condition, and even allegations connected to resident deaths. Conversely, a subset of reviews highlight attentive nursing staff who "go above and beyond," individualized attention, and long-term residents who feel safe. This contrast indicates significant inconsistency in the standard of care experienced by different residents.

    Staff behavior and management communication are also heavily criticized by multiple reviewers. Complaints include rude social workers or administrators, unhelpful reception, frequent unreturned phone calls, long hold times, and instances of lying to families or failing to return belongings. Several reviews mention incorrect referral paperwork or misdiagnoses, implying coordination and record-keeping problems. At the same time, specific employees in different roles (nurses, reception, janitorial) are called out as "friendly," "helpful," and "hardworking," suggesting that positive experiences are tied to particular staff rather than systemic facility strengths.

    Facility environment and dining: numerous reviewers describe the facility as dirty, with constant odors and an overall prison-like atmosphere. Rooms are variably described as gloomy or very poor in condition. Dining complaints include poor meal quality and failure to accommodate dietary preferences or restrictions (e.g., being served fish when not appropriate). However, some families describe a more home-like atmosphere and appreciate weekly grocery trips or personalized services, indicating that certain units or teams may provide a more residential-feeling experience.

    Activities and family experience are mixed. A few reviewers praise the activities and exercise programs as "awesome," and some families report that staff arranged errands like grocery shopping and catered to individual needs. Long-term residents or their families in some cases report satisfaction and a safe environment. But these positive reports are overshadowed by numerous accounts of poor moving-in experiences, staff forgetfulness, lack of follow-through, unwanted or intrusive phone calls, privacy issues, and misidentification of residents.

    Patterns and notable concerns: the reviews collectively suggest high variability in care and operations, with a troubling number of serious allegations about neglect, hygiene, and communication breakdowns. Staffing shortages are a recurrent theme linked to missed care and poor cleanliness. Several reviewers explicitly call for state intervention, and at least one account ties the facility to a resident death under concerning circumstances. Because the positive feedback tends to single out individual staff members or isolated services, while negative feedback points to systemic failures (cleanliness, staffing, administration), the overall impression is an inconsistent facility where outcomes depend heavily on which staff members are on duty and which unit a resident is placed in.

    For prospective families evaluating this facility, the reviews indicate a need for caution and detailed vetting. Essential follow-ups based on these patterns would include: checking recent state inspection reports and deficiency histories, confirming current staffing levels and turnover, verifying availability of rehabilitation services and protocols for preventing/monitoring skin breakdown, asking about communication protocols for emergencies and family updates, touring multiple rooms/units at different times to judge cleanliness and odors, and requesting references from current long-term residents or their families. The mixed nature of the feedback means some residents and families have had positive experiences, but the frequency and seriousness of the negative reports—especially those alleging neglect, poor hygiene, and communication failures—are substantial and warrant careful, specific questioning before placement.

    Location

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    About Attalla Healthcare & Rehab

    Attalla Health and Rehabilitation is a large senior care facility located in Attalla, Alabama, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. With a capacity of 182 beds and operated under for-profit, corporate ownership, this center provides a range of services for elderly residents and individuals needing post-acute care after hospitalization. Attalla Health and Rehabilitation participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to a diverse population of residents with varying needs and financial backgrounds. The facility is not part of a continuing care retirement community but serves those who may need either temporary rehabilitation or more permanent, long-term care solutions.

    Residents at Attalla Health and Rehabilitation are supported by an average of four hours and four minutes of nurse staffing per day per resident, addressing a variety of medical and non-medical needs. The skilled nursing staff is responsible for providing daily medical care, administering medication, assisting with daily activities such as dressing, eating, and personal hygiene, and ensuring the overall well-being of each individual. The facility places importance on preventive health measures, as shown by their high rate of annual flu vaccinations among residents. Short-term residents often come to recover after acute events such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or injuries and benefit from therapies designed to help them return home when possible.

    In recent evaluations, Attalla Health and Rehabilitation demonstrated a range of outcomes for their residents. Approximately 59.8% of residents undergoing short-term rehabilitation were able to return home after their stay, while a small percentage experienced complications such as serious infections or major injuries from falls. The facility has experienced slightly higher incidents of emergency room visits among both short- and long-term residents, with the rates reflecting areas for ongoing improvement in supervision and safety. Staffing levels are consistent throughout the week, though weekend consistency has been rated as needing attention to ensure continued quality care every day.

    Quality and safety are frequently monitored through regular inspections. Attalla Health and Rehabilitation has faced challenges in maintaining compliance with various standards in recent years, prompting focused oversight from regulatory agencies. Past inspections identified issues pertaining to the care environment, accident prevention, adequacy of supervision, and the safe provision of specialized care such as feeding tube management and pain or dialysis services. Most of these concerns were resolved by the facility within the prescribed timeframes, and ongoing monitoring aims to ensure patient safety and satisfaction with services. In the last three years, the center has paid a significant fine related to these regulatory standards, reflecting their attention to addressing areas of concern as they arise.

    Despite these challenges, Attalla Health and Rehabilitation remains committed to serving its residents, providing access to essential health interventions, pharmaceutical services, and dietary management, with all medications and food preparation managed according to professional best practices. The center strives to create a safe, clean, and supportive environment where residents can receive the daily care and rehabilitation needed to maximize their independence, health, and quality of life. Ongoing improvement in staffing, supervision, and health outcomes is prioritized as the center continues to serve the Attalla community and surrounding area.

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