Cottage of the Shoals - AL - Genesis HealthCare
Skilled Nursing Facility • Tuscumbia, AL
Clinic Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Address
500 John Aldridge Dr., Tuscumbia, AL 35674-3000
Phone
256-383-4541
info@genesishcc.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Hospice care mentioned in extras; not explicit for this facility's insurance specifics
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does Cottage of the Shoals offer?
Post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation, long-term and respite care, and a specialized transitional care unit for post-hospital rehabilitation.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ultimateseniorresource.com: 4.00/5 (92 reviews (Google))
- nursinghomerating.org: 3 out of 5 stars (Overall)
- familyassets.com: 7.5/10 (Resident Review Score) (Aggregated reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded physical therapy team
- Helpful admissions staff
- Some staff members praised for dedication and communication
Common complaints
- Chronic understaffing leading to long response times
- Poor hygiene and cleanliness (e.g., odors, dirty rooms)
- Neglect of basic patient needs (e.g., assistance with feeding and toileting)
- Inadequate communication from nursing staff to families
"Cottage of the Shoals receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the rehab therapy team and specific staff members for their dedication and communication. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding chronic understaffing, poor hygiene, and neglectful care, particularly regarding assistance with basic needs like feeding and toileting."
— EveryPlace review analysis"They tell lies to cover up anything that's going on. You will not get the best care at this facility. You will come out going to the hospital or in a body bag! They are nasty and it smells all the time."
— Sample negative review excerptSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Deborah Bean Obituary Oct 28, 2025 - Bradford Lawrence Funeral Home — Oct 28, 2025
- Bankrupt Genesis to Close Alabama Facility After Decertification — Sep 15, 2025
- [Updated] Skilled Nursing Giant Genesis HealthCare Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - Skilled Nursing News — Jul 10, 2025
- Genesis Healthcare Sues Medicare Over Facility’s Decertification — Oct 1, 2025
- Genesis Nursing Home Bankruptcy Raises Concerns in Alabama — Jul 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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