Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NHC HEALTHCARE, MOULTON
MOULTON, AL · 136 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey November 6, 2019
CMS Certification Number 015128 · first certified September 1977
Ownership
Operated by NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within AL
10 citations — more than 53% of the 224 certified nursing homes in AL. Compared within AL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (November 2020 to April 2021), and past the point by which nine in ten US facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was November 2019. Nursing homes nationally are typically surveyed 12–17 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 19,385 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records. AL has too few recent surveys to measure on its own, so the national interval is used.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 10 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in AL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the AL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 10 |
| Median facility in AL | 9 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 14, 2017 | 5 |
| September 19, 2018 | 2 |
| November 6, 2019 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2019-11-06 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2017-09-14 |
| K-0226 | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | 1 | 2019-11-06 |
| K-0221 | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | 1 | 2017-09-14 |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | 1 | 2017-09-14 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2018-09-19 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2019-11-06 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2017-09-14 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
November 6, 2019 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0226 | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 29, 2019) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2019) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2019) |
September 19, 2018 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 5, 2018) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 5, 2018) |
September 14, 2017 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0133 | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 19, 2017) |
| K-0221 | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 19, 2017) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 19, 2017) |
| K-0300 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 19, 2017) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 19, 2017) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.