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Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
1825 HOLTVILLE ROAD, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Nursing home121 licensed beds0 citations on record
1 more within 6 milesOpen in Maps
Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 15 deficiencies against Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation, LLC in Wetumpka, Alabama at its most recent standard inspection on 2023-12-07, 4 of them arising from complaints. Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall.
1 / 5Medicare overall rating
121certified beds
15deficiencies at the last inspection
0immediate-jeopardy findings on record
0actual-harm findings on record
0federal fines
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.0
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.0
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.17
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.1
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The last 18 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2023-12-07 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0814 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0584 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · F0609 · 2023-12-07 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0755 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0580 · 2023-12-07 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0644 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0658 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0686 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0698 · 2023-12-07 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0761 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · F0908 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0809 · 2023-12-07 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2019-04-25 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0641 · 2019-04-25 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0655 · 2019-04-25 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below1 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles1 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are3 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home3 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS3.71834
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year50%
Ownership
Who owns Wetumpka Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS OPERATIONS LLC | Organization | 100% | since 08/20/2002 |
| JAMES NORMAN ESTES JR TR | Organization | 5% | since 08/20/2002 |
| JENNIFER LEE ESTES TR 031093 | Organization | 5% | since 08/20/2002 |
| ESTES, JAMES | Individual | 89% | since 08/20/2002 |
| BERKADIA COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/26/2006 |
| BERKADIA COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/26/2006 |
| REGIONS BANK | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/29/2011 |
| WETUMPKA HEALTH REALTY LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2002 |
| BAGGETT, BRYAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/27/2024 |
| RICHBURG, JULIE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/11/2014 |
| RASCO, LYNN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
| ESTES, JAMES | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/20/2002 |
Part of the NHS MANAGEMENT group.
Nearby
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 015027.
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