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Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham
Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Birmingham, AL

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Birmingham, AL
1028 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35228 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is a 163-bed skilled care facility that has been open for eight years on Bessemer Road in Birmingham, Alabama. The building is set up to handle both short-term therapy recovery and permanent residential stays, while also offering temporary respite care for families who need a short-term break from caregiving.

The daily routine on the floor relies on a round-the-clock medical team backed by on-site nurse practitioners and a full physical, occupational, and speech therapy department. Nurses and aides handle specialized clinical needs, including tracheostomy, respiratory support, tube feeding programs, IV therapy, and on-site visits from podiatrists, eye doctors, and psychiatrists. Outside, the property has a walk score of 29, meaning the surrounding area is mostly car-dependent and you will need a vehicle for almost all errands.

State health department inspectors visit this facility for regular surveys to check that it meets nursing and safety standards. Looking over the latest inspection records with the director of nursing is a great way to see how the current leadership team tracks daily medical quality and handles resident safety.

Older adults exploring care options can call the admissions office to check on open beds, go over the standard intake paperwork, or ask about the meals overseen by a registered dietitian.

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Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 163 Rank #21 / 135Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 135 homes we track in Alabama for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alabama facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
8 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #87 / 126Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 126 homes we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyJefferson
CMS Certification Number015164

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusFor-profit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsLong-term Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing, On-site Nurse Practitioners, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy, Respiratory Service & Trach Care, Quality of Life Program, IV Therapy, Enteral Feeding Program, Nutrition & Hydration Programs, Psychiatrist, Podiatry, Optometry
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Alabama average is: 53.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
PC
SNF
Columbiana
63
Facility 63
AL AVG 117
Rank #120 / 135
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
AL AVG 81.3%
Rank #7 / 104
+18%
4.05
Facility 4.05
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #86 / 125
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -24%-7%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #102 / 125
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #15 / 124
1.3
Facility 1.3
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #11 / 124
161--Columbiana Health Realty, LLC
$6.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #97 / 108
$3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #103 / 108
52%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 52%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #48 / 107
15453
Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
PC
SNF
Birmingham (Bush Hills)
100
Facility 100
AL AVG 117
Rank #80 / 135
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
AL AVG 81.3%
Rank #49 / 104
+7%
4.52
Facility 4.52
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #47 / 125
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -36%+3%
$22.3k
Facility $22.3k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #111 / 125
14
Facility 14
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #100 / 124
2.8
Facility 2.8
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #43 / 124
287-
46
Facility 46
AL AVG 42
Rank #62 / 126
Latoya Bester
$9.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #63 / 108
$5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #55 / 108
52.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 52.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #43 / 107
15117
Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Birmingham (Druid Hills)
113
Facility 113
AL AVG 117
Rank #68 / 135
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4.78
Facility 4.78
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #31 / 125
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -37%+9%
$0
Facility $0
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #1 / 125
11
Facility 11
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #74 / 124
3.7
Facility 3.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #78 / 124
-6-
44
Facility 44
AL AVG 42
Rank #69 / 126
Letchernique Holmes
$11.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #44 / 108
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #46 / 108
49.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 49.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #69 / 107
15047
East Glen ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
East Birmingham
108
Facility 108
AL AVG 117
Rank #70 / 135
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
AL AVG 81.3%
Rank #21 / 104
+15%
4.25
Facility 4.25
AL AVG 4.37
Rank #67 / 125
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -36%-3%
$14.5k
Facility $14.5k
AL AVG $59.8k
Rank #106 / 125
8
Facility 8
AL AVG 10.4
Rank #45 / 124
2.7
Facility 2.7
AL AVG 3.5
Rank #37 / 124
1101-
4
Facility 4
AL AVG 42
Rank #119 / 126
Stephanie Howard
$9.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $11.3M
Rank #62 / 108
$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG $5.7M
Rank #50 / 108
55.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 55.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG 53.1%
Rank #38 / 107
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Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General 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

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

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General 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

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General 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

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

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age —
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

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

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

Is Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham in a walkable area?

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham has a walk score of 29. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham been in business?

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham?

No, Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham has a no-pet policy.

Does Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is registered as a for-profit in AL.

Who is the administrator of Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham?

Sydney Selman is the administrator of Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham.

How many beds does Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham have?

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham has 163 beds.

What is the address of Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham?

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is located at 1028 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35228.

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