Nursing Home in Ashland, AL · CMS Data August 2026

Clay County Nursing Home

How Does Clay County Nursing Home Rate?

Clay County Nursing Home is a 83-bed nonprofit nursing home in Ashland, AL. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.7 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on March 16, 2022, cited 2 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating
3 of 5
Nursing per resident per day
3.7 hours
Deficiencies at last inspection
2
Certified beds
83

83825 Highway 9
Ashland, AL 36251

3 of 5 CMS overall · Average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for Clay County Nursing Home
RatingStarsCMS label
Overall rating3 of 5Average
Health inspections4 of 5Above average
Staffing4 of 5Above average
Quality measures1 of 5Much below average
Quality for long-stay residents1 of 5Much below average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at Clay County Nursing Home and the national median
MeasureThis homeNational median
Total nursing hours per resident per day3.7 hours3.7 hours
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.6 hours0.6 hours
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.2 hours2.2 hours
Total nursing hours per resident on weekends3.1 hours3.3 hours
Nursing staff turnover (past year)40%45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)20%42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Clay County Nursing Home
Last standard health inspectionMarch 16, 2022
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection2
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)0
Fines in the past 3 yearsNone
Payment denials in the past 3 years0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page. CMS notes that this home's most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Clay County Nursing Home who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Clay County Nursing Home
Residents whoThis homeNational medianCompared
Received an antipsychotic medication24%13%Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication22%18%Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury7.4%2.8%Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers4.1%4.2%Lower than the national median
Lost too much weight9.4%4.7%Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%At the national median
Have depressive symptoms2.2%3.6%Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time28%13%Higher than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about Clay County Nursing Home
Certified beds83
Average residents per day71
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Legal business nameCLAY COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
Certified forMedicare and Medicaid
First certifiedDecember 1974
LocationInside a hospital
CouncilsResident council and family council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Alabama's Alabama Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (334-242-5753) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Alabama.

Other Nursing Homes Near Clay County Nursing Home

Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Ashland nursing homes page.

Sources

  1. CMS Care Compare: Clay County Nursing Home
  2. CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing Home Provider Information (processed August 1, 2026)
  3. CMS Provider Data Catalog: MDS Quality Measures

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