Montgomery Children's Specialty Center

2853 Forbes Drive, Montgomery, AL 36110 (opens Google Maps) · Montgomery County · (334) 261-3445· 54 certified beds · avg 49 residents/day · certified since Nov 18, 2010 · Medicaid only — not Medicare certified

Certified for Medicaid only. It cannot bill Medicare, so a short post-hospital rehabilitation stay would not be covered the usual way here. Who pays for nursing home care →

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected May 25, 2023

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.16

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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: 3/5 · how star ratings work →

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Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 12 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

May 25, 2023F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F-0814
May 25, 2023E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. F-0803
May 25, 2023E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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. F-0812

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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
May 25, 2023	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. · F-0814
May 25, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803
May 25, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	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. · F-0812
May 25, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641
Oct 10, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · F-0686
Oct 10, 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
Oct 18, 2018	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · F-0600
Oct 18, 2018	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · F-0607
Oct 18, 2018	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · F-0609
Oct 18, 2018	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655
Oct 18, 2018	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	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. · F-0810
Oct 18, 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).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2018

2019

2023

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2018	6	D
2019	2	D
2023	4	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)

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

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

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityAlabama averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

3.16

4.43

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.53

0.74

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

2.70

3.73

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)	3.16	4.43	3.95	bottom 2% in Alabama; bottom 20% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.53	0.74	0.69	bottom 18% in Alabama; bottom 43% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.70	3.73	3.50	bottom 2% in Alabama; bottom 16% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.44	0.36	0.48	top 24% in Alabama; top 41% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	50.8	46.9	45.8	bottom 39% in Alabama; bottom 35% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	33.3	39.5	42.9	top 40% in Alabama; top 33% 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 3.49, RN 0.59, weekend 2.98.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.49 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.

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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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For profit - Partnership

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
		Ownership Data Not Available

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Questions to ask on your visit

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

"Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
"Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"

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 51% 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?"

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Father Purcell Memorial Exceptional Children's Ctr	5.5 mi	Montgomery, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
John Knox Manor INC I I	7.0 mi	Montgomery, AL	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Rivertown Health and Rehabilitation Center	7.8 mi	Montgomery, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Prattville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	9.1 mi	Prattville, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Charlton Place Rehab and Healthcare Center	9.4 mi	Deatsville, AL	★★★★★	5/5
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 01A208.

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Visit checklist — Montgomery Children's Specialty Center

2853 Forbes Drive, Montgomery, AL 36110 · (334) 261-3445

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
☐ "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "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 51% 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?"

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 01A208 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)