St. Martin’s in the Pines – The Arbors is a welcoming independent living community in Birmingham, AL, that offers thoughtfully furnished rooms for older adults. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by the community’s secure and engaging environment. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, with exceptional services, including restaurant-style dining, recreational activities, and accessible amenities. As part of St. Martin’s continuum of care services, the community also ensures residents have easy access to care if needs arise.
Off-campus trips, hobby clubs, and various activities daily allow residents to live actively and explore new interests. Serene walking paths and a man-made lake also provide residents with more options for relaxation and wellness. Public transportation, restaurants, shops, and other local amenities surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This independent living community is one of the best options for senior living in Alabama, especially with its cozy setting.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 34m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 40m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 3h 0m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 48m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 4m per day | ▲ 100% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 24m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
St. Martin’s In The Pines is legally operated by Limited Liability Company, and administered by Christopher Barnett.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.20
40% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.00
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.67
7% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.79
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.0%
6% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 24.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.1%
47% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 11.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.1%
43% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
35.4%
34% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
41.7%
18% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Social and Recreational Activities
5.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Birmingham's city center to St. Martin’s In The Pines's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| St. Martin’s In The Pines | AL IL MC SNF | Birmingham (Eastwood) | 128
Facility
128
AL AVG
90
Rank
#53 / 241 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
AL AVG
36
Rank
#194 / 417 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Christopher Barnett |
| Greenbriar at the Altamont | AL HOS IL NH RC SNF | Birmingham (Highland Park) | 46
Facility
46
AL AVG
90
Rank
#191 / 241 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
AL AVG
36
Rank
#21 / 417 | - | - | Jennifer Shunnarah |
| Galleria Woods | AL IL NH RC SNF | Birmingham | 24
Facility
24
AL AVG
90
Rank
#230 / 241 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
AL AVG
36
Rank
#254 / 417 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Lynda Sullivan |
St. Martin’s In The Pines is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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St. Martin’s In The Pines is in the Eastwood neighborhood of Birmingham.
St. Martin’s In The Pines is legally operated by Limited Liability Company, and administered by Christopher Barnett.
St. Martin’s In The Pines has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Yes, St. Martin’s In The Pines allows residents to bring their pets.
The team at St. Martin’s In The Pines can be reached at ContactUs@dvcr.com.
Christopher Barnett is the administrator of St. Martin’s In The Pines.
St. Martin’s In The Pines has 128 beds.
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