Nursing Home in Linden, AL · CMS Data August 2026

Marengo Nursing Home

How Does Marengo Nursing Home Rate?

Marengo Nursing Home is a 78-bed nonprofit nursing home in Linden, AL. CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 4 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on January 6, 2022, cited 1 health deficiency.

CMS overall rating: 4 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection: 1
Certified beds: 78

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

608 North Main Street
Linden, AL 36748

4 of 5 CMS overall · Above 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 Marengo Nursing Home
Rating	Stars	CMS label
Overall rating	4 of 5	Above average
Health inspections	4 of 5	Above average
Staffing	1 of 5	Much below average
Quality measures	5 of 5	Much above average
Quality for long-stay residents	5 of 5	Much above average

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

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Marengo Nursing Home
Last standard health inspection	January 6, 2022
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	1
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)	0
Citations from infection control inspections	0
Fines in the past 3 years	None
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

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 Marengo Nursing Home who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Marengo Nursing Home
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	15%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	40%	18%	Higher than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	3.0%	2.8%	Higher than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	12%	4.2%	Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight	7.0%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.9%	0.0%	Higher than the national median
Have depressive symptoms	0.5%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	12%	13%	Lower 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 Marengo Nursing Home
Certified beds	78
Average residents per day	64
Ownership	Non profit - Other
Legal business name	LINDEN HOSPITAL BOARD
Certified for	Medicare and Medicaid
First certified	April 1971
Councils	Resident 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.