Meg Deaton
Sep 2025
I am so impressed with the care and services of Burns Nursing and Rehab. Atmosphere is pleasant and it’s clean - friendly
1 / 5CMS Care Compare
Burns Nursing Home is a small, family-founded skilled nursing facility in Russellville, Alabama that has operated since 1966 with a faith-based philosophy of care. The handful of available reviews describe a clean, friendly atmosphere and staff who treat residents like family, though there is little public detail about amenities or programming.
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Burns Nursing Home is a senior living community in Russellville, Alabama offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 8 reviews.
Burns Nursing Home, Inc. is a skilled nursing home located in Russellville, Alabama, operated since 1966. Founded by Dr. John D. Burns, the facility was established to provide exceptional care in a nurturing environment.
The home offers 24/7 support from dedicated staff, with trained and qualified personnel assisting residents in their recovery. The facility serves those requiring short-term skilled nursing assistance to help them through their transition period.
Burns Nursing & Rehab emphasizes a faith-driven approach to care, operating with the philosophy of honoring God and seeking His blessing to improve quality of life for residents and families. The facility structures daily activities and events designed to create a home-like feeling of comfort for those in residence.
Families are treated as partners in care at Burns, with staff prioritizing relationships and professional excellence in serving the Russellville community.
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Meg Deaton
Sep 2025
I am so impressed with the care and services of Burns Nursing and Rehab. Atmosphere is pleasant and it’s clean - friendly
Kim Santos
Nov 2019
Kind people. They do it differently at Burns. The staff treats your loved ones like they matter.
Thelma Vick
Oct 2018
I believe this is a nice place with friendly
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 15 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2023
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 6, 2023
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 22, 2023
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 21, 2023
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 16, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 22, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 16, 2023
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 17, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2019
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 13, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 5, 2018
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 13, 2018
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Burns Nursing Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Burns Nursing Home is located at 701 Monroe Street Nw in Russellville, Alabama.
Burns Nursing Home is a small, family-founded skilled nursing facility in Russellville, Alabama that has operated since 1966 with a faith-based philosophy of care. The handful of available reviews describe a clean, friendly atmosphere and staff who treat residents like family, though there is little public detail about amenities or programming.
Burns Nursing Home had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 15 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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