SINKING SPRING SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION
State inspectors recorded 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.
Serious inspection findings
2026-01-08 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2026-01-08 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0550, severity G)
Resident Rights Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-03-27 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
3.08
state median 3.36
Weekend staffing gap
−4%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%
RN hours / resident / day
0.25
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
25%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
46%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
1 enforcement action(s), totaling $17,342 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-27 | Fine | $17,342 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the GENESIS HEALTHCARE chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- MERRY WOOD LODGE (ELMORE, AL) —
- KELLER LANDING (TUSCUMBIA, AL) —
- COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS (TUSCUMBIA, AL) —
- RIVER CITY CENTER (DECATUR, AL) —
- MAGNOLIA RIDGE (GARDENDALE, AL) —
- GLENWOOD CENTER (FLORENCE, AL) —
- CYPRESS COVE CARE CENTER (MUSCLE SHOALS, AL) —
- THE EARLWOOD (TORRANCE, CA) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2026-01-08 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2026-01-08 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2026-01-08 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-26 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-09-26 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-09-26 | F0921 | Environmental Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-07-09 | F0569 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-03-27 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2025-03-27 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-10-17 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-27 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-27 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-27 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-27 | F0676 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-27 | F0732 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | C | not recorded |
| 2024-08-27 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-27 | F0806 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-27 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-27 | F0814 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | C | not recorded |
| 2024-07-24 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-06-06 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-28 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-09-29 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-09-29 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2023-09-29 | F0625 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2023-09-29 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-09-29 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-09-29 | F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-09-29 | F0699 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-09-29 | F0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-09-29 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |