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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 22nd out of 118 homes in Alabama.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 40m per day |
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
67% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #1 / 117Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 117 homes in Alabama.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Alabama average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Alabama average: 80.8%Fair Haven – Assisted Living is administrated by Earnestine Thompson.
In Alabama, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards conducts unannounced surveys to ensure facilities meet state licensing and federal certification safety standards.
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Alabama average: 1 complaint visit
Alabama average: 1 inspection
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Alabama average: 17 deficiencies
Fair Haven nursing home’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated deficiencies in medication management, infection control, and timely reporting. The most recent inspection on June 17, 2021, cited three deficiencies including incomplete anticoagulant care plans, poor wound care hygiene, and pest issues near the kitchen. Earlier investigations substantiated complaints about inaccurate medication coding, improper medication handling, failure to report abuse and outbreaks promptly, and inadequate personal care, showing ongoing challenges in compliance.
Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 2021
Alabama average 10.4
Alabama average 3.46
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 11 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.7
0
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.2
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jun 17, 2021
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jun 17, 2021
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jun 17, 2021
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jan 30, 2020
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Fair Haven – Assisted Living is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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8.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Birmingham's city center to Fair Haven – Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
10% better than Alabama averageAlabama average ratio: 1.57:1
5% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 7.9 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
13,116 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 146 | 0 | 146 | 55,397 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 52 | 80 | 14,267 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 36 | 47 | 6,181 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,409 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,463 | 89 | 98% | 9.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1,670 | 90 | 99% | 6.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 10 | 10 | 1,399 | 79 | 87% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,339 | 72 | 79% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,073 | 64 | 70% | 8.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,026 | 75 | 82% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 802 | 64 | 70% | 9.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 667 | 78 | 86% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 578 | 82 | 90% | 6.2 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 532 | 66 | 73% | 8.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 509 | 62 | 68% | 8.2 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 362 | 58 | 64% | 6.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 299 | 45 | 49% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 203 | 47 | 52% | 4.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 13 | 14% | 2.5 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
197Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.5
18% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 8.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.0
24% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 14.5
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
15.1%
8% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.2%
19% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 16.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.6%
44% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.8%
43% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.2%
37% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%
6% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
6% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.1%
89% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.5%
20% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 20.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.1%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.3%
6% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 94.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.1%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 83.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
54% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.0%
10% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 80.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
51% lower than Alabama averageAlabama average: $65K
324% more fines than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.4
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
10 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 30, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 23, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 17, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 10, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Historical financial and operational data for Fair Haven – Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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