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Cordova Health and Rehabilitation

70 HIGHLAND STREET WEST, CORDOVA, AL, 35550

(205) 483-9282

www.cordovahealthandrehab.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=Yext

114 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

70 Highland Street West

Cordova, AL 35550

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

114

CMS facility ID

015115

Care type

Nursing home

County

Walker

Facility name

Cordova Health and Rehabilitation

Street address

70 HIGHLAND STREET WEST

City / state / ZIP

Cordova, AL 35550

Phone

(205) 483-9282

Website

www.cordovahealthandrehab.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=Yext

About this facility — Cordova Health and Rehabilitation

Cordova Health and Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Cordova, Alabama. It is licensed for 114 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Alabama (113 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Cordova and 224 skilled nursing facilities across Alabama. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Cordova Health and Rehabilitation 35 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $76,242 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Nhs Management

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Estes, James

Indirect owner · Officer — 100% stake — since 2002

South-care Medical Facilities, Inc.

Direct owner · Security-interest holder — 100% stake — since 2003

Cox, Tammy

Director · Operational control — since 2023

Long, Phillip

Officer — since 2019

Raines, Stephen

Operational control — since 2018

Rasco, Lynn

Director · Operational control — since 2022

Regions Bank

Mortgage holder · Security-interest holder — since 2017

Ward, Sonny

Governing body · Operational control — since 2024

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

5 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1971-04-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

9 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$76,242 total

Last standard inspection

2024-11-20

Nurse staffing

4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$264 per day (≈ $8,030/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

82% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 16% private/other

Occupancy

96% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

14% below the AL median of $307/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

114

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2024-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered9 citations

F-0550

C · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-12-21

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-12-21

F-0600

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-12-21

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-12-21

F-0610

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-12-21

F-0640

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2024-12-21

F-0641

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-12-21

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-12-21

F-0908

F · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-12-21

2019-10-03Health inspection1 citation

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-11-06

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (25 citations)

2018-09-06Health inspection3 citations

F-0804

F · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2018-10-11

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2018-10-11

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2018-10-11

2024-11-20Fire-safety inspection8 citations

K-0226

D · No harm found

Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-12-25

K-0232

D · No harm found

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2024-12-25

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-12-25

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-12-25

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-12-25

K-0352

F · No harm found

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-25

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-12-25

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-12-25

2019-10-03Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2019-11-13

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2019-11-13

K-0351

F · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2019-11-13

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-11-13

K-0741

D · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2019-11-13

K-0761

D · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2019-11-14

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-11-13

2018-09-06Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0222

D · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2018-10-17

K-0345

D · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2018-10-17

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2018-10-17

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2018-10-17

K-0781

D · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2018-10-17

K-0919

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

Corrected 2018-10-17

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2018-10-17

Federal penalties

2024-11-20Fine$76,242

2024-11-20Medicare payment denial — 4 days

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 015115.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.137 ratings on Google

★★★★★Joey Bob · 2026-04-16 · via Google
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about this nursing facility. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the compassion and professionalism of the staff, admissions team and management. They truly go above and beyond to make residents feel safe, respected, and at home. The nursing team is attentive, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer questions or provide updates. The caregivers treat …”

★★★★★JK · 2026-04-02 · via Google
“It amazes me how people are allowed to come on here and give 1 star ratings whenever they want to just because they got feedback about their loved one that doesn’t fit with how they want to live. My uncle is currently staying here on respite care and the staff is taking very good care of him. If they weren’t, he wouldn’t keep coming back for respite care. I also have another uncle, whose mother is…”

★★★★★Riley Brown · 2026-06-24 · via Google
“Truly an amazing place! The relationships built between staff, residents, and families are what makes this facility so special. From therapy, to nursing, dietary, housekeeping, and everyone in between, everyone works together to ensure residents receive the support and care that they need.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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