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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 35228 View Map

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is a Nursing Home in Alabama

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Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services in a warm and vibrant environment. The facility focuses on long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and personalized care plans. Residents are treated with dignity and respect, creating a family-like atmosphere.

(205) 823-1777

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.72/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 163

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

50.7%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$2.6M

Operating loss

-$74.2K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$2,609,970.00

Operating loss

$-74,154.00

Payroll costs

$1.1M

43.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.5M

Total costs $2.6M

163-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Status

Regular

Facility Type

Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015164

County: Jefferson

Ownership & operating entity

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is administrated by Sydney Selman.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Long-term Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing, On-site Nurse Practitioners, Wound Care, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy, Respiratory Service & Trach Care, Respite Care, Registered Dietician, Quality of Life Program, IV Therapy, Enteral Feeding Program, Nutrition & Hydration Programs, Psychiatrist, Podiatry, Optometry

Operating Hours

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

SNF

AL 35228

120

50.7%

$2,603,125.00

$1,132,553.00

43.5%

67.90

5/5

4.7209

5/5

3/5

Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

SNF

Columbiana

COLUMBIANA HEALTH REALTY, LLC

95.2%

$6,151,475.00

$2,719,196.00

44.2%

59.50

4/5

4.3252

4/5

3/5

2/5

Greenbriar at the Altamont

SNF

Birmingham (Highland Park)

SHUNNARA, JENNIFER

89.5%

$12,150,474.00

$4,845,539.00

39.9%

87.80

3/5

4.0305

3/5

4/5

3/5

Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

SNF

AL 35234-2726

WEBB, STELLA

94.1%

$8,820,539.00

$4,023,590.00

45.6%

89.20

2/5

4.6735

2/5

3/5

4/5

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

SNF

AL 35214

132

GRIFFITH, DELILAH

91.5%

$10,551,337.00

$5,722,603.00

54.2%

118.90

2/5

3.9270

2/5

4/5

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35228

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 15164

Occupancy: 50.7%

Home Revenue: $2,603,125.00

Payroll Costs: $1,132,553.00

Payroll %: 43.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 67.90

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7209

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

Type of care: AL SNF

Community: Columbiana

Bed Count: 63

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: COLUMBIANA HEALTH REALTY, LLC

CCN: 15453

Occupancy: 95.2%

Home Revenue: $6,151,475.00

Payroll Costs: $2,719,196.00

Payroll %: 44.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 59.50

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.3252

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 1

Greenbriar at the Altamont

Type of care: AL SNF

Community: Birmingham (Highland Park)

Bed Count: 95

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SHUNNARA, JENNIFER

CCN: 15446

Occupancy: 89.5%

Home Revenue: $12,150,474.00

Payroll Costs: $4,845,539.00

Payroll %: 39.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 87.80

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.0305

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35234-2726

Bed Count: 95

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: WEBB, STELLA

CCN: 15109

Occupancy: 94.1%

Home Revenue: $8,820,539.00

Payroll Costs: $4,023,590.00

Payroll %: 45.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 89.20

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.6735

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35214

Bed Count: 132

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GRIFFITH, DELILAH

CCN: 15217

Occupancy: 91.5%

Home Revenue: $10,551,337.00

Payroll Costs: $5,722,603.00

Payroll %: 54.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 118.90

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9270

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Birmingham, AL 35228

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

25,682

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	15	8.2	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	9.5	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	54	9.1	No

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

81 staff

9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

5 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

5 staff

5hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

3.7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

6.4hs shift avg

Other Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	54	54	13,957	91	100%	9.1
Registered Nurse	15	15	3,631	91	100%	8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	12	3,160	91	100%	9.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	4	1,891	69	76%	7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	4	1,297	76	84%	6.4
Administrator	1	1	488	61	67%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	472	59	65%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	1	460	62	68%	7.4
Qualified Social Worker	3	3	116	31	34%	3.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	2	105	52	57%	1.9
Speech Language Pathologist	1	1	74	11	12%	6.7
Physical Therapy Aide	1	1	33	7	8%	4.7

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Total Health inspections 1

66% below Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Mar 2018

Total Health citations 5

52% below Alabama average

Alabama average: 10.4

5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 5 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

Moderate Health citations 5

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 01, 2018

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 01, 2018

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 01, 2018

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 01, 2018

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

58 Total Residents

Medicare 6 (10.3%)

Medicaid 40 (69%)

Private Pay/Other 12 (20.7%)

Specialized Care Beds

15 Total Specialty Beds

12.5% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

12.5%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Nurse Aide Training

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 5.1

42% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score 6.3

57% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 6.3%

54% below Alabama average.

Walking Ability Worsened 4.9%

70% below Alabama average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 7.7%

44% below Alabama average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.0%

42% below Alabama average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.0%

52% above Alabama average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.6%

41% below Alabama average.

Depressive Symptoms 1.3%

5% above Alabama average.

Antipsychotic Use 18.3%

11% below Alabama average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.2%

8% above Alabama average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Alabama average.

Lost Too Much Weight 3.5%

35% below Alabama average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.0%

12% better than Alabama average

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.0%

88% worse than Alabama average

Influenza Vaccine 83.3%

Near Alabama average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 50.7% ↑ 3.9pp vs 2022

Net Income -$74,154 ↓ ~$417K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,581,680 ↑ ~$2.6M vs 2022

Profit Margin -2.9% ↓ 8.9pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	83.8%	81.7%	79.7%	78.3%	77.2%	81.7%	79.9%	74.6%	59.5%	45.5%	46.9%	46.9%	50.7%
Beds	111	111	111	111	111	111	111	111	120	120	120	120	120
Net Income	$442,088	$113,570	-$174,600	-$283,598	-$126,915	$541,957	$146,163	-$455,924	-$367,540	$83,946	$13,507	$342,801	-$74,154
Gross Revenue	$8,979,414	$8,218,194	$7,960,062	$7,919,417	$8,229,164	$8,863,255	$8,346,650	$5,403,779	$5,998,820	$5,191,376	$5,845,328	$5,642,242	$2,603,125
Operating Expenses	$7,093,182	$6,949,786	$7,075,074	$7,017,488	$7,025,259	$6,856,843	$7,218,158	$5,249,873	$5,628,260	$5,677,837	$5,597,641	$5,563,281	$2,242,130
Net Patient Revenue	$7,534,454	$7,062,001	$6,898,816	$6,732,468	$6,897,061	$7,396,636	$7,349,168	$4,788,232	$5,364,167	$4,960,480	$5,508,006	$5,408,989	$2,195,948
Total Payroll	$4,144,734	$3,916,769	$3,977,568	$4,124,462	$3,839,218	$3,985,565	$4,208,210	$3,287,506	$3,182,482	$14	$13	$13	$2,581,680
Profit Margin %	4.9%	1.4%	-2.2%	-3.6%	-1.5%	6.1%	1.8%	-8.4%	-6.1%	1.6%	0.2%	6.1%	-2.9%
Medicare %	11.9%	9.9%	9.7%	9.1%	10.1%	9.3%	11.0%	5.0%	3.0%	10.9%	6.3%	6.3%	6.0%
Medicaid %	74.8%	77.3%	77.9%	80.3%	78.4%	82.4%	80.3%	84.7%	81.8%	76.3%	79.2%	80.6%	79.0%
Private %	13.3%	12.8%	12.4%	10.6%	11.5%	8.3%	8.7%	10.2%	15.2%	12.8%	14.6%	13.1%	15.0%
Revenue/Day	$222	$213	$214	$212	$220	$223	$227	$210	$215	$238	$268	$264	$280
Cost/Day	$209	$209	$219	$221	$225	$207	$223	$231	$225	$272	$272	$271	$285
Avg Length of Stay	220.6 days	269.9 days	229.0 days	275.9 days	186.2 days	221.3 days	206.2 days	172.4 days	N/A	175.2 days	201.5 days	195.5 days	224.4 days

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

AL Specifics: Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

AL Specifics: Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

General: Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

Income Limits: ~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Asset Limits: Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

AL Specifics: High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

General: Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-driven.

AL Specifics: Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

General: Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

AL Specifics: High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

General: Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on need.

AL Specifics: Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Arabella Health & Wellness… is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Arabella Health & Wellness… is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Alabama Seniors

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Alabama CARES Program

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