BRIGHTWOOD CENTER
State inspectors recorded 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
CMS currently lists this facility as: SFF Candidate (the Special Focus program tracks facilities with a persistent pattern of serious inspection findings).
CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.
Serious inspection findings
2025-05-27 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity L)
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.
2025-05-27 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0835, severity L)
Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2025-05-27 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0607, severity J)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
2.69
state median 3.13
Weekend staffing gap
−11%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −8%
RN hours / resident / day
0.56
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
0%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
60%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
2 enforcement action(s), totaling $65,274 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 | Fine | $65,274 |
| 2025-05-27 | Payment Denial | payment denial |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0553 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0561 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0582 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | L | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0732 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0745 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0806 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0809 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0810 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | L | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-05-27 | F0908 | Environmental Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0561 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0582 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0583 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0800 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0809 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-04-26 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-09-19 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-08-24 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-08-24 | F0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-08-24 | F0583 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-08-24 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-08-24 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-08-24 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-08-24 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |