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Burns Nursing Home, INC.
701 Monroe Street NW, Russellville, AL 35653 (opens Google Maps) · Franklin County · (256) 332-4110· 57 certified beds · avg 52 residents/day · certified since Sep 1, 1969 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Mar 2, 2023
2
Serious findings on record
most recent Mar 2, 2023
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.12
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Mar 2, 2023 · F-0656
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Mar 2, 2023 · F-0656
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Why it matters: Without a complete, working care plan, important needs can slip through the cracks and no one is accountable for results.
Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jan 13, 2023 (Past Non-Compliance)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Mar 2, 2023 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Mar 2, 2023 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jan 13, 2023 (Past Non-Compliance)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 7 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. F-0656
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. F-0689
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
View all 7 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2023 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Mar 2, 2023 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Mar 2, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Mar 2, 2023 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records. · F-0851 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · F-0554 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 1, 2018 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 4).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2018
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2019
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 4
Serious citations (G–L): 2
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | J ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityAlabama averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.12
Alabama average: 4.43
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.03
Alabama average: 0.74
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.32
Alabama average: 3.73
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.12 | 4.43 | 3.95 | bottom 32% in Alabama; top 35% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.03 | 0.74 | 0.69 | top 12% in Alabama; top 14% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.32 | 3.73 | 3.50 | bottom 23% in Alabama; bottom 49% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.53 | 0.36 | 0.48 | top 16% in Alabama; top 30% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 44.8 | 46.9 | 45.8 | top 43% in Alabama; top 50% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 28.6 | 39.5 | 42.9 | top 34% in Alabama; top 26% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.06, RN 1.01, weekend 3.27.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.06 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearman, Cameron | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 5% | 01/25/2012 |
| Dearman, Martha | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 81% | 09/01/1969 |
| Dearman, Cameron | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/26/2019 |
| Dearman, Mark | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/26/2019 |
| Dearman, Martha | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1969 |
| Dearman, Martha | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/07/1969 |
| Dearman, Martha | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1969 |
All 7 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Alabama midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 45% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everstead Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1.0 mi | Russellville, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Terrace Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, INC | 1.0 mi | Russellville, AL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Cottage of the Shoals | 15.0 mi | Tuscumbia, AL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Keller Landing | 15.8 mi | Tuscumbia, AL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Cypress Cove Care Center | 16.7 mi | Muscle Shoals, AL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| El Reposo Nursing Facility | 20.0 mi | Florence, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Franklin, AL — 4 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Redbay Nursing and Rehab Center — Red Bay, AL · overall 1/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015009.
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