Total health inspections
4
Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
St. Martin’s in the Pines
Assisted Living Home
St. Martin’s in the Pines
Assisted Living Home
St. Martin’S in the Pines, located in the lovely city of Birmingham, is enveloped in the midst of lush greenery. The community is very vocal on how much they value people first, prioritizing care over profit. It has a long-standing tradition of being a faith-based community.
They offer a range of levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term skilled nursing, long-term skilled nursing, and care at home. This variety of care options allows residents to find the one that best suits their needs and provides them with the comfort and care they feel suits them.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
71
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
39.3%
Residents per day (avg)
102
Occupancy rate
39.3%
Residents per day (avg)
102
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
16 days
Private pay
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$5.9M
Operating deficit
-$289.7K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$5,918,782.00
Operating deficit
$-289,657.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.2M
71-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
License Status
Regular
Facility Type
Assisted Living Facility
Additional licensing details
Business type:
Limited Liability Company
CMS Certification Number:
15433
County:
Jefferson
Ownership & operating entity
St. Martin’s in the Pines is administrated by Courtlyn Wiggins.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at St. Martin’s in the Pines
Assisted Living
Independent Living
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.
St. Martin’s in the Pines
+47%
-9%
-51%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
Birmingham (Eastwood)
128
Yes
A+
39
VINES, TRINA
39.3%
$4,468,660.00
$2,016,134.00
45.1%
101.50
3.9988
13
1
+47%-9%-51%Private Rooms
The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Birmingham
77
Yes
B-
31
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale University Park
+58%
-3%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Birmingham (South Denver)
66
Yes
A+
84
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
89.0%
$9,829,680.00
$3,815,788.00
38.8%
56.00
4.2190
17
-
+58%-3%+10%Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Birmingham
56
No
-
31
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Country Cottage – Hoover
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
Hoover
-
No
-
7
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private Rooms
St. Martin’s in the Pines
Type of care:
SNF
AL
HC
IL
Community:
Birmingham (Eastwood)
Bed Count:
128
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
VINES, TRINA
CCN:
15433
Occupancy:
39.3%
Home Revenue:
$4,468,660.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,016,134.00
Payroll %:
45.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
101.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9988
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
13
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+47%
+47%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-51%
-51%
Bed Options:
Private Rooms
Brookdale University Park
Type of care:
SNF
AL
IL
MC
Community:
Birmingham (South Denver)
Bed Count:
66
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
CCN:
15423
Occupancy:
89.0%
Home Revenue:
$9,829,680.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,815,788.00
Payroll %:
38.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2190
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
+58%
+58%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Bed Options:
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Places of interest near St. Martin’s in the Pines
8 miles from city center — 5.21 miles to nearest hospital (UAB Internal Medicine)
4941 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
156
Total Staff
128
Employees
28
Contractors
41,305
Total Hours (Quarter)
56
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 9.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 9.4 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 7.8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
113 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
9 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
21 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.6%
of total hours from contractors
4,382 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Medical Director: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 0 | 67 | 20,319 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 0 | 22 | 4,330 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,182 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,798 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1,261 | 67 | 74% | 8.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,063 | 87 | 96% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,024 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 854 | 80 | 88% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 847 | 71 | 78% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 682 | 88 | 97% | 5.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 623 | 76 | 84% | 5.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 502 | 63 | 69% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 392 | 49 | 54% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 200 | 25 | 27% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 123 | 13 | 14% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 46 | 9 | 10% | 5.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 6 | 7% | 6 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Citations per inspection
3.25
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
43% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.2
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
12 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jul 18, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Oct 03, 2019
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)
Resident Census by Payment Source
105
Total Residents
Medicare
9
(8.6%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
39
(37.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
57
(54.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.5
51% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 8.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.5
27% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 14.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.8%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.9%
79% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 16.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.7%
7% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
26% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
7% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
47% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
14.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
14.8%
173% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.0%
229% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.9%
28% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 20.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
15.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
15.0%
84% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.2%
8% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
16.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
16.1%
81% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 83.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.7%
27% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
31.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
31.3%
61% worse 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.
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
$0
100% lower than Alabama averageAlabama average: $65K
Number of fines
0
100% fewer fines than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
194% more payment denials than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$0
Alabama average
$65K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jul 18, 2025
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jul 18, 2025
3 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for St. Martin’s in the Pines based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
44.2%
↓ 3.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$3,893,383
↓ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,279,558
↓ ~$1.4M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-27.6%
↓ 9.4pp vs 2022
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