The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is a Nursing Home in Alabama

The Healthcare Center at… is a Nursing Home in Alabama

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

Alabaster, AL 35007 View Map

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is a Nursing Home in Alabama

The Healthcare Center at… is a Nursing Home in Alabama

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Overview of The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is located in Alabaster, Alabama. It provides a range of services including short stay rehabilitation, complex medical care, long term care, memory care, and hospice care. The center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for each patient and resident.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.55/day Alabama avg: 4.37/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Alabama avg: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Alabama avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Alabama avg: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Alabama avg: 3.0/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 198

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 73.8%
Residents per day (avg) 185
Occupancy rate
73.8%
Residents per day (avg)
185

Who this home usually serves

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

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

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

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$17.2M
Operating loss
-$50.1K
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$17,168,175.00
Operating loss
$-50,051.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.2M
47.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.0M
Total costs $17.2M
Bed community size
198-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: 015144
County: Shelby

Ownership & operating entity

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is administrated by Antonio Alonso.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Stay Rehabilitation, Complex Medical Care, Long Term Care, Memory Care, Hospice Care

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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
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The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

AL 35007
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Address 1.8 miles from city center

Address Alabaster, AL 35007

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

233
Total Staff
195
Employees
38
Contractors
64,163
Total Hours (Quarter)
83
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse189.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse429.9 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1008.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
186 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
27 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.3%
of total hours from contractors
5,349 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Medical Director: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Feeding Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 6 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant100010032,86091100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse3844210,96591100%9.9
Registered Nurse180184,07691100%9.3
Medication Aide/Technician160163,59691100%9
RN Director of Nursing8082,4427481%8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4152,2338593%9.6
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,4688189%8.1
Administrator2021,0406571%8
Qualified Social Worker0338456976%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0556956167%7.5
Nurse Practitioner2026637785%8.5
Feeding Assistant0226486571%8
Dental Services Staff1015476470%8.5
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Physical Therapy Aide0554726470%6.3
Speech Language Pathologist0553686268%5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0552767178%3.7
Dietitian1011752224%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0661722730%5.9
Medical Director011603033%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant01160910%6.7

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 5
72% above Alabama average
Alabama average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total Health citations 13
25% above Alabama average
Alabama average: 10.4

2.6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 7 citations
Complaint investigations 9 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Alabama average
Alabama average: 0.7
Serious Health citations 2
900% above Alabama average
Alabama average: 0.2
Moderate Health citations 10

Minor Health citations 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 29, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 29, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation May 03, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation May 03, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
162 Total Residents
Medicare 7 (4.3%)
Medicaid 113 (69.8%)
Private Pay/Other 42 (25.9%)
Specialized Care Beds
26 Total Specialty Beds
13.1% of Bed Capacity
26
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
13.1%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

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 5.8
35% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 8.9
Functional decline score 9.8
32% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 14.5
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 5.6%
60% below Alabama average.

Walking Ability Worsened 5.7%
65% below Alabama average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 18.2%
34% above Alabama average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 5.4%
60% above Alabama average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.5%
27% above Alabama average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.1%
60% below Alabama average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 4.7%
284% above Alabama average.

Antipsychotic Use 14.6%
29% below Alabama average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.3%
5% above Alabama average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
6% above Alabama average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 4.8%
11% below Alabama average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 82.5%

Near Alabama average
Antipsychotic medication increase 3.3%

55% worse than Alabama average
Influenza Vaccine 86.4%

8% better than Alabama average

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 $17K
This home paid 74% less in fines than the state average.
Alabama average: $65K
Number of Fines 2
This home received 15% fewer fines than the state average.
Alabama average: 2.4
Payment Denials 1
This home had 194% more payment denials than the state average.
Alabama average: 0.3
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty May 3, 2024
$8K
Civil Money Penalty May 3, 2024
$8K
Payment Denial May 3, 2024
90 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

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

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

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

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

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

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

Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

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

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

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

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

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

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

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

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

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

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

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

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

Not applicable; focus on need.

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