Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Nursing Home · Birmingham, AL
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Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Nursing Home · Birmingham, AL
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

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.

The data displayed corresponds to the last 4 years.

8 visits/inspections Info 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

Latest inspection

Date December 4, 2025
Complaint Investigation

47 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Alabama average: 17 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

This facility’s record is problematic due to repeated substantiated abuse findings and failures to protect residents, including physical abuse by a staff member and by a resident with behavioral issues, documented on October 29 and December 4, 2025. Inspectors cited a total of 9 deficiencies in those two most recent investigations, highlighting failures in supervision, abuse prevention, and behavioral health care, with immediate jeopardy initially cited and later removed after corrective actions. Earlier inspections from 2023 and 2024 also found deficiencies in infection control, resident care, and misappropriation of funds, showing ongoing compliance challenges.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations
20 Rank #111 / 118Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Alabama state average, with a ranking across all 118 AL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
2.86 Rank #40 / 118Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Alabama mean across 118 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Alabama average 3.46


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
5
614% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

5 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

15 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect critical citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Oct 29, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Oct 29, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Oct 29, 2025
Corrected

Administration critical citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Oct 29, 2025
Corrected

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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.)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 161
Employees 159
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 1.48:1
6% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1

Avg staff/day 69
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with Alabama average

Alabama average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 47,605
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 29
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 77
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.1%

29 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant7707722,17391100%7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse2902910,47791100%8.5
Physical Therapist180185,70591100%8.2
Registered Nurse100102,41491100%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician4049196875%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant3038417178%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist2026836976%5.7
Other Dietary Services Staff1015086369%8.1
Dental Services Staff1014976268%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014946268%8
Mental Health Service Worker2024586369%7.3
RN Director of Nursing1014195257%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1014165257%8
Dietitian1014105965%7
Administrator1014085156%8
Physical Therapy Aide2023435763%5.6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1012193741%5.9
Qualified Social Worker4041945257%3.7
Medical Director0112644%6.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant011333%1
77 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
29 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 75%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 78%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 76%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 69%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 68%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 57%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 57%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
1 Administrator
% of Days 56%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 63%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 41%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 57%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 4%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 109
Medicare
3
2.8% of residents
Medicaid
88
80.7% of residents
Private pay or other
18
16.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.5
38% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 6.5
55% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Alabama avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.7%
66% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.6%
46% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 6.1%
55% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.9%
75% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.1%
21% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.3%
34% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.9%
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.8%
9% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.2%
5% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.79
11% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.00

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.95
47% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Alabama avg: 2.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.3%
15% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.9%
36% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.9%
11% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 38.7%
58% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.0%
39% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 11.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 52.0%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 53.7%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $6K
90% lower than Alabama average

Alabama average: $65K

Number of fines 1
58% fewer fines than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $6K
Alabama average $65K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Aug 16, 2023 · $6K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 16, 2023
$6K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Compare Nursing Home around Birmingham The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

5 facilities compared · CMS & AL Dept. of Health data · Updated May 2026

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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East Glen
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Birmingham132 91.5% +13%3.93 -35%-10%1202.95119- 44 Griffith, Delilah$11.1M$5.7M51.7%15217

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Frequently Asked Questions about Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Is Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in a walkable area?

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Who is the administrator of Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?

Delilah Lee Griffith is the administrator of Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.

How many beds does Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center have?

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has 132 beds.

What is the address of Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is located at 1000 Dugan Avenue.

What is the phone number of Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?

(205) 798-8780 will put you in contact with the team at Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.

What county is Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center located in?

Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is in Jefferson County.

Is Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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