Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 015123
WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME
CHATOM, Alabama · Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 88
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A CSV file of this facility’s record: its name and location, its Medicare cost-report finances year by year, its ownership, its inspections, deficiencies and penalties, and the Care Compare provider information — each figure with the worksheet, line and column or file it came from.
In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 0 · Fines: 0 · Fines, total amount: $0.00 · Payment denials: 0. Every penalty on file ↓
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Finances, as filed
No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.
Nurse staffing
Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.
Ownership, as filed with CMS
Care Compare
As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).
| Owner or manager | Role | Type | Ownership percentage | Association |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, INC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 10/01/2007 |
| DONALD, JAMES | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/24/2024 |
| BARNES, JOANNE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/26/2021 |
| CROUCH, HAROLD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2007 |
| DEAN, SHERRY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/24/2020 |
| GANT, BILLY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/11/2022 |
| GIBBS, MARY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2007 |
| GRIMES, RANDY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/26/2024 |
| MOSLEY, EMORY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2007 |
| ONDERDONK, BONNIE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/16/2024 |
| SAVAGE, VIRGINIA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2018 |
| SCHULTZ, ARNOLD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2007 |
| THORNTON, CARL | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/22/2016 |
| TURNER, BETSY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2007 |
| WILLIAMS, SYLVIA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2007 |
| GRIMES, TERESA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/20/2016 |
| GRIMES, TERESA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/20/2016 |
Medicare enrollment
As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, INC (enrollment ID O20081022000364).
CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.
| Owner | Individual or organization | Role | Ownership percentage | Association date | Described in the filing as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Not stated in the filing | 10/1/2007 | Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No |
| JAMES S DONALD | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Not stated in the filing | 6/24/2024 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| ARNOLD E SCHULTZ | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/1/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| BETSY TURNER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/1/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| BILLY GANT | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/11/2022 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| BONNIE MICHELLE ONDERDONK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 4/16/2024 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| CARL SHANE THORNTON | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 3/22/2016 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| EMORY MOSLEY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/1/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| HAROLD CROUCH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/1/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| JOANNE BARNES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 1/26/2021 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| MARY A GIBBS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/1/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| RANDY GRIMES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 3/26/2024 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| SHERRY DEAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 3/24/2020 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| SYLVIA WILLIAMS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 10/1/2007 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| VIRGINIA MICKI SAVAGE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Not stated in the filing | 4/24/2018 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| TERESA G GRIMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | Not stated in the filing | 6/20/2016 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
| TERESA G GRIMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Not stated in the filing | 6/20/2016 | Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS |
Changes in ownership
- November 1, 2024: JULIA SMITH no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: ANDREW M ONDERDONK no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: JOHN BRANDON ARMSTRONG no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: BILLY GANT (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since October 11, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: JAMES S DONALD (CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since June 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: RANDY GRIMES (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since March 26, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: BONNIE MICHELLE ONDERDONK (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since April 16, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- September 1, 2024: DAN PEARCE no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-09-01.csv
Recent changes on this record
- November 1, 2024: JULIA SMITH no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: ANDREW M ONDERDONK no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: JOHN BRANDON ARMSTRONG no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: BILLY GANT (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since October 11, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: JAMES S DONALD (CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since June 24, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: RANDY GRIMES (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since March 26, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- November 1, 2024: BONNIE MICHELLE ONDERDONK (CORPORATE DIRECTOR) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on November 1, 2024; associated with this enrollment since April 16, 2024. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-11-01.csv
- September 1, 2024: DAN PEARCE no longer appears as DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-09-01.csv
Inspections
| Inspection cycle | Health inspection | Fire safety inspection | Health deficiencies | Fire safety deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 10, 2021 | June 10, 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | February 28, 2019 | February 28, 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | February 15, 2018 | February 15, 2018 | 1 | 2 |
From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Deficiencies cited
1 deficiency on file, newest inspection first
| Inspection date | Inspection type | Tag | Category | What was cited | Scope and severity | Complaint | Corrected | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2018 | Health | F 0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | No | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | March 16, 2018 |
From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
Penalties
No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.
Care Compare provider information
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership Type | Government - County |
| Legal Business Name | WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, INC |
| Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services | 1975-01-01 |
| Provider Resides in Hospital | Y |
| Continuing Care Retirement Community | N |
| Urban | N |
| County/Parish | Washington |
| Telephone Number | 2518476412 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Resident |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Number of Certified Beds | 88 |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 75.8 |
| Overall Rating | 5 |
| Health Inspection Rating | 5 |
| QM Rating | 5 |
| Long-Stay QM Rating | 5 |
| Processing Date | 2026-09-01 |
From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.
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