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Burns Nursing Home

701 Monroe Street Nw

4.3(8 ratings)· Russellville average: 3.6

Burns Nursing Home, photo 11 / 5

Quick Facts

Total units
57
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
57
Ownership
Family-founded, operating continuously since 1966
Care philosophy
Faith-driven approach to resident care
Care focus
Short-term skilled nursing for transition periods

What Families Think

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.

The Good

  • Reviewers call staff friendly and kind
  • Described as clean with a pleasant atmosphere
  • Staff treat residents like they matter
  • Faith-driven, home-like approach to care

The Bad

  • Only 8 online reviews to judge overall experience
  • No amenities details published for prospective families

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

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.

About Burns Nursing Home

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.

Types of Care at Burns Nursing Home

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Burns Nursing Home

4.3overall · 8 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (8)

Meg Deaton

Sep 2025

via Google

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

via Google

Kind people. They do it differently at Burns. The staff treats your loved ones like they matter.

Thelma Vick

Oct 2018

via Google

I believe this is a nice place with friendly

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Government Inspection History

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).

Mar 2, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • 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

Aug 21, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • 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

Aug 1, 2018Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Burns Nursing Home offer?

Burns Nursing Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Burns Nursing Home located?

Burns Nursing Home is located at 701 Monroe Street Nw in Russellville, Alabama.

What do families say about Burns Nursing Home?

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.

How did Burns Nursing Home do on recent health and safety inspections?

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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