Fayette Medical Center Long Term Care Unit

Name: Fayette Medical Center Long Term Care Unit
Address: 1653 TEMPLE AVENUE NORTH, Fayette, AL, 35555, US
Telephone: 2059325966

1653 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL 35555 · Fayette County · 122 certified beds · avg 108 residents/day · certified since Apr 1, 1977

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.05

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

⚠ 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 self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (10)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 11, 2019	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Apr 11, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Apr 11, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Apr 12, 2018	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Apr 12, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Apr 12, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Apr 12, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Apr 12, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Apr 12, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals.
Apr 12, 2018	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2018	7	0	F
2019	3	0	F

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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Alabama avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.05	4.43	3.95	top 17% in Alabama; top 12% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.31	0.74	0.69	top 4% in Alabama; top 7% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.24	3.73	3.50	top 17% in Alabama; top 17% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.73	0.36	0.48	top 5% in Alabama; top 14% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	26.7	46.9	45.8	top 5% in Alabama; top 9% 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, 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 4.47, RN 1.16, weekend 3.75. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

Government - County

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Bedwell, Joe	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/25/2023
Clark, Rodney	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	08/19/2024
Clark, Rodney	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/15/2025
Claytor, Brian	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2019
Colquitt, Joseph	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/1992
Dobbins, Alex	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Gay, David	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2021
Harrison, James	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2008
Herman, David	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/13/2025
Herman, David	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/13/2025
Hudson, David	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2019
Standeffer, Lewis	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	06/10/2009
The DCH Healthcare Authority	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/16/1984

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"What adaptive eating equipment do you provide, and how do you decide who needs help at meals?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Diversicare of Winfield	16.0 mi	Winfield, AL	★★★★☆	4/5
Sunset Manor	19.0 mi	Guin, AL	★★★★☆	3/5
Convalescent Nursing and Rehab Center	19.7 mi	Vernon, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015154.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Fayette Medical Center Long Term Care Unit

1653 Temple Avenue North, Fayette, AL 35555 · 2059325966

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you protect residents' privacy, both in their medical records and in day-to-day care?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "What adaptive eating equipment do you provide, and how do you decide who needs help at meals?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 015154 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)