Burns Nursing Home

    701 Monroe St NW, Russellville, AL 35653
    • Skilled Nursing

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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

    Reviews

    3.93·(14)

    Overall rating

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

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.9

    Pros

    • Skilled rehabilitation services
    • Compassionate and dedicated nursing assistants and nurses
    • Engaging activity program
    • Home-style, well-prepared meals
    • Clean, well-maintained rooms and common areas
    • Pet therapy program
    • Warm, family-like atmosphere
    • Strong staff–resident rapport
    • High demand for permanent placement (waitlist)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent care quality between rehabilitation and long-term units
    • Limited onsite physician coverage
    • Inconsistent personal-care and incontinence management
    • Delays in staff responsiveness to resident needs
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family notification
    • Variable staff morale affecting resident experience
    • Communication gaps between staff and families

    Summary of reviews

    The collected reviews describe a facility with a notably mixed profile: many families praise the rehabilitation program, elements of clinical care, and the atmosphere, while others report significant operational weaknesses in long‑term care areas. Rehabilitation services and the rehab-side staff are frequently described as skilled and effective; several accounts highlight good initial outcomes following short-term therapy. Separately, multiple reviewers characterize particular units as providing high-quality, dignified care with attentive CNAs and nurses and a family-like environment.

    Staff behavior and responsiveness are a prominent theme with divergent impressions. Numerous comments commend staff as kind, compassionate, and willing to go above and beyond, and they describe strong interpersonal rapport between caregivers and residents. Conversely, other accounts describe delays in responding to residents' needs and express concern about inconsistent delivery of personal-care tasks. These contrasts suggest variability in day-to-day staffing or practice between shifts or units rather than a uniform standard across the facility.

    Residents and families frequently praise nonclinical aspects: meals described as home-style and well prepared, a varied activities program that keeps residents engaged, pet therapy, and spacious, clean rooms and common areas. The facility’s cleanliness and pleasant atmosphere are repeated positives, and the existence of a waitlist for permanent placement indicates local demand and satisfaction among some families.

    Management and oversight emerge as areas needing attention. Reviews point to limited onsite physician coverage and communication shortfalls — notably delays or gaps in informing families about clinical incidents. A small number of reviewers described a fall with subsequent complications and concerns following a resident’s death; while these appear to be individual serious cases, they underscore potential gaps in incident response protocols and family notification pathways. There is also a recurring perception of a mismatch between expectations set during placement and the care actually delivered in certain long‑term units.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility shows clear strengths in rehabilitation services, compassionate staff in many units, engaging activities, and a well-kept physical environment. At the same time, inquire specifically about physician coverage, staffing patterns by shift, personal‑care schedules (including incontinence-care and bathing routines), incident reporting practices, and unit‑level differences in care. Reviewing recent inspection reports and asking for references from current residents’ families may help clarify whether the positive experiences or the operational concerns are most representative of the unit you are considering.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Burns Nursing Home is located at 701 Monroe St NW, Russellville, AL, 35653.

    About Burns Nursing Home

    Burns Nursing Home is a for-profit, corporate-owned facility situated in Russellville, Alabama, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care options. As a small nursing home with 57 beds, it is designed to provide a more personalized environment for its residents. The facility is not part of a continuing care retirement community but participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible for a variety of financial situations and patient needs.

    The care provided by Burns Nursing Home encompasses both medical and personal assistance. Residents who require short-term rehabilitation following a hospital stay—such as recovery from a stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury—can benefit from focused post-acute care. Nearly half of the short-term residents are able to return to their homes upon discharge, highlighting the facility’s role in supporting recovery and independence. Measures are in place to limit adverse incidents, as indicated by the low percentages of falls resulting in major injury and short-term stays resulting in hospitalization due to infections. Emergency room visits among both short- and long-term residents are kept to a minimum, underscoring the quality of ongoing care and health management within the facility.

    Staffing at Burns Nursing Home includes an average of 4 hours and 17 minutes of nurse care per resident each day, which is an important factor in ensuring individualized attention and timely administration of medications. The majority of residents maintain the ability to move, eat, handle personal care, and engage in common daily activities independently, reflecting the emphasis on supporting autonomy and well-being. A commendable percentage of residents receive annual flu vaccinations, contributing to preventative healthcare and a healthier living environment.

    The facility’s routine includes evidence-based attention to infection control, nutrition, and accident prevention, and the community is inspected regularly for adherence to state and national health and safety regulations. Weekend nurse staffing, however, has been noted as an area in need of improvement to match weekday staffing consistency. Over recent years, the facility has addressed a range of care planning, supervision, and infection control processes, demonstrating a commitment to refining its operations and ensuring resident safety.

    Burns Nursing Home stands as a choice for families seeking either short-term recuperation or long-term residential care for loved ones in need of ongoing support with daily living and healthcare. With a balanced approach to clinical care and personal independence, and with payment options that include Medicare and Medicaid, Burns Nursing Home offers a comprehensive, accessible setting for senior care in its community.

    People often ask...

    Burns Nursing Home offers skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 701 Monroe St NW, Russellville, AL 35653.

    No, Burns Nursing Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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