Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc, Carbon Hill, AL

The Essentials

Summary

Across 3 inspections from November 2018 to November 2024, state surveyors documented 18 findings at Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc; 18 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections: 3; 2018–2024, standard
Findings: 18; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 18; Of 18 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 1; 1 fine; payment not published

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2018	1	5	0
2019	0	0	0
2020	1	2	0
2021	0	0	0
2022	0	0	0
2023	0	0	0
2024	1	11	7
2025	0	0	0
2026	0	0	0

What the Record Shows

18 of 18 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $235,127, its payment not published.
1 visit in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, November 30, 2024, recorded 11 findings (most serious: Level L).

What to Ask About

Professional Standards, Cited in Two Inspections
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc
Address: 350 Northeast 4Th Street, Carbon Hill, AL 35549
CMS Certification Number: 015408
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 59
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Record Window: November 20, 2018 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Nov 302024
Standard health inspection
11 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 28, 2024
- F837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 28, 2024
- F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 28, 2024
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 28, 2024
- F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 28, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 28, 2024
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 28, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Dec 28, 2024
- F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 28, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $235,127 imposed November 30, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of November 30, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Feb 62020
Standard health inspection
2 findings
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 12, 2020
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 12, 2020
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Nov 202018
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 25, 2018
- F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 25, 2018
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 25, 2018
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 25, 2018
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 25, 2018
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Professional Standards, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F658 in November 2018 and November 2024. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
182024F658 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F812 in November 2018 and November 2024. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
182024F812 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in November 2018 and February 2020. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
182024F880 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
02
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
03
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
04
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
05
What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?
A $235,127 civil money penalty was imposed November 30, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Alabama state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Alabama state survey agency
Inspection Nov 20, 2018 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Alabama state survey agency
Inspection Feb 6, 2020 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Alabama state survey agency
Inspection Nov 30, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 015408
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowNovember 20, 2018 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before November 2018 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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