POCAHONTAS CENTER
State inspectors recorded 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
Serious inspection findings
2025-12-17 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0807, severity J)
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
2025-11-05 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-08-01 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity K)
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
2.82
state median 3.13
Weekend staffing gap
−12%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −8%
RN hours / resident / day
0.29
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
15%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
64%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
3 enforcement action(s), totaling $193,892 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-05 | Fine | $8,281 |
| 2025-11-05 | Fine | $9,113 |
| 2024-08-01 | Fine | $176,498 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | F0580 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-12-17 | F0807 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0553 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0574 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0627 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0641 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0725 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0730 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0732 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0847 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-11-05 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | K | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0607 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0623 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0625 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0644 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0657 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0699 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0727 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0730 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0732 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | C | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0745 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0757 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0838 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-08-01 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2023-08-30 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2023-02-22 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-02-22 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-02-22 | F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-02-22 | F0732 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | B | not recorded |
| 2023-02-22 | F0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-02-22 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | E | not recorded |