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Montgomery Childrens Specialty Center
2853 Forbes Drive, Montgomery, AL 36110
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Montgomery Childrens Specialty Center Description
Montgomery Childrens Specialty Center is a large 54 bed community that offers assisted living, nursing care, respite care and skilled nursing and is about 4.1 miles outside Montgomery, Alabama. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 23 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Staff and employees are described as a second family, showing great love and communication.
- Facility praised for being very nice, with hardworking heroes.
- Professional and caring staff that alleviates fears.
- Children's home is highly regarded for making residents feel at home.
- Facility noted for friendly service, cleanliness, and wonderful service overall.
- Appreciation for the care provided to children with disabilities.
- Improvements and great service acknowledged by visitors and staff.
- Staff members express joy and privilege in working at the facility, highlighting teamwork and compassion.
- Administration and activities for children are commended for being understanding, hands-on, and keeping children happy.
- Clean facility with a friendly staff, limited waiting list, and an open-door policy from the administration.
- Staff is praised for being amazing and ensuring children are well taken care of.
- Facility is described as welcoming, caring, and a great place for children and staff alike.
Negative Reviews:
- Complaints about being understaffed, rude technicians, and lack of care.
- Reports of unprofessional behavior, inadequate equipment, and poor management.
- Specific incident mentioned where a resident was injured without proper documentation or communication.
- Concerns over safety, staff competence, and overall dissatisfaction with the care provided.
Overall:
The majority of reviews highlight a caring and professional environment at Montgomery Children's Specialty Center, with staff members who are dedicated to the well-being of the children. The facility is praised for its cleanliness, friendly atmosphere, and effective management. However, there are significant concerns regarding staffing levels, professionalism, and safety protocols that need to be addressed.
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Dining
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 18, 2010
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 54
Total current residents: 42
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: None
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $102541
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-21 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-21 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-21 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-21 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2023-05-24 | 2023-06-21 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-10-16 | 2019-11-15 | D | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2018-10-23 | 2018-11-05 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-29 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-29 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-29 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-29 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-08-23 | L | Administration Deficiencies | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-15 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-16 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-16 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-16 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-16 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. |
| 2018-10-18 | 2018-11-16 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-08-20 | $102,541 |
| 2021-08-20 | $157,755 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Montgomery which is 4.1 miles away and has a population of 200,602 (small city).
- The average income is $28,218, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 85
- Low Temperature: 49
- Average Temperature: 69.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 168 days of rain, 1 days of snow and 195 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The median age is 35.4 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 7.46% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 4.65% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 57% Black or African-American, 3% Hispanic or Latino, and 35% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 74.52 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 148.0, Moderate Days 33.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Neighborhood Market
1.9 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
3.9 miles awayCommissary
5.3 miles awaySam's Club
5.8 miles awayAldi
6.1 miles awayTransportation
Montgomery Union Station
3.4 miles awayNone Found
Banks
Wells Fargo
3.4 miles awayServiceFirst Bank
3.5 miles awayTrustmark
3.5 miles awaySterling Bank
5.3 miles awayMax
7.1 miles awayHospitals
Jackson Hospital
3.9 miles awayBaptist Medical Center South
6.6 miles awayPrattville Baptist Hospital
10.0 miles awayElmore Community Hospital
10.5 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreen's
3.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
5.4 miles awayWalgreens
8.4 miles awayJones Drugs
9.8 miles awayCVS
12.5 miles awayDentists
Aspen Dental
6.5 miles awayPrattville Dental Care
6.8 miles awayMillbrook
8.0 miles awayFife Family Dentistry
8.3 miles awayParks
Sheridan Heights
0.0 miles awayMontgomery Zoo
0.4 miles awaySheridan Heights Park
0.6 miles awayChisholm Park
0.8 miles awayJackson Ferry Road Park
1.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
4.4 miles awayShopping
Eastdale Mall
5.3 miles awayThe Shoppes at Eastchase
8.4 miles awayCulture
Montgomery Performing Arts Center
3.5 miles awayDavis Theatre
3.7 miles awayCloverdale Playhouse
5.0 miles awayAlabama Shakespeare Festival at Carolyn Blount Theatre
6.7 miles awayRestaurants
Dreamland BBQ Montgomery
3.3 miles awayCentral
3.4 miles awayWasabi Japanese Cuisine
3.4 miles awayJalapenos in the Alley
3.4 miles awaySa-Za
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