Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Jasper, Walker County, with 148 certified beds and 2 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N6401 for 148 beds (regular status).
What stars has Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. earned on Medicare's Care Compare?
CMS shows 2 of 5 stars overall from CMS for Ridgeview Health Services, Inc., with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 148 / 138.0 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Individual |
| Chain (CMS) | None listed |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | December 1, 1977 |
| ADPH license | N6401, 148 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | April Key |
Its average daily census of about 138 fills roughly 93% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
What did the latest inspection of Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. find?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated August 8, 2025, produced 5 health deficiencies for Ridgeview Health Services, Inc.: 5 from the standard survey and 3 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey September 19, 2019) recorded 2. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. above the local middle. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,788 in its three-year window.
How much nursing time do residents get at Ridgeview Health Services, Inc.?
Residents at Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. get about 4.00 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.80 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 53.3% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 44.4%.
How does Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. compare with nearby homes?
The closest other licensed nursing home is Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. in Jasper, about 1.3 miles away, which CMS rates 4 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Health Services, Inc. | 1.3 | 98 | 4 of 5 | 2 |
| Shadescrest Health Care Center | 2.5 | 107 | 1 of 5 | 13 |
| Cordova Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 8.2 | 114 | 1 of 5 | 9 |
| Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc. | 14.9 | 59 | 1 of 5 | 10 |
| Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 29.1 | 117 | 2 of 5 | 8 |
What hospitals and help are near Ridgeview Health Services, Inc.?
Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. sits at 907 11th Street Northeast, Jasper 35504; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is Baptist Health Walker Hospital, about 3.2 miles away.
The long-term care ombudsman for Walker County works out of Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) (205-670-5770); ADPH takes nursing home complaints at 1-800-356-9596.
What questions does Ridgeview Health Services, Inc.'s record raise?
Use the data: ask to see the full August 8, 2025 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- At about 93% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm Ridgeview Health Services, Inc. accepts Alabama Medicaid for long-term stays; the 2026 income limit is $2,982 a month.
- Ask who the attending physicians are and how often they round.
