Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Alabama, 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.

Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments

Nursing Home & Independent Living · Alabama, 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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Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments

Enjoy your independence at AHEPA 3 Senior Apartments, an astounding community in Vestavia Hills, AL, offering independent living. Prioritizing residents’ comfort and safety, the community features sophisticated and spacious apartments. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with the community’s on-site property manager and laundry spaces.

Residents have quick access to recreation and wellness, with the community’s proximity to leisure sites and convenient local amenities. The community also features a business center and a clubhouse, ensuring residents can spend their days without hassles. With its dedicated amenities and cozy spaces, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating 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.
▲ 2.0% Above AL avg. ▲ 2.0% Above AL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 5.9% Above AL avg. ▲ 5.9% Above AL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 15.3% Below AL avg. ▼ 15.3% Below AL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
At AL avg. At AL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Alabama state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 84th out of 130 homes in Alabama. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 15m per day
Rank #84 / 130Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 84th out of 130 homes in Alabama. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Alabama average, with a ranking across 130 Alabama SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Alabama avg (4h 22m per day)
vs Alabama avg
-3%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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 0m per day

Types of Care at Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments

Independent Living

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Alabama average: 80.8%
Occupancy rate 93.8% Rank #17 / 129Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 129 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Alabama average, with its Statewide rank out of 129. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 194 days
Occupancy rate
93.8% Rank #17 / 129Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 129 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Alabama average, with its Statewide rank out of 129. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
194 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 26 / 100 Rank #86 / 131Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 131 homes in Alabama. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Alabama SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

About the Community

The apartments feature a full-sized stove and refrigerator, plenty of kitchen cabinets, and extra closet space throughout.

Safety & Compliance

Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesSmoke detectors, sprinklers, fire alert features, carbon monoxide detectors, emergency call systems

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaResidency is based on acceptance of a submitted application.
Minimum Age62+

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Spa
Transportation
Laundry
ActivitiesMonthly resident activities are organized, with a newsletter and calendar provided.
Specific ProgramsNews, Management, QA for Service Coordination, Compliance, Training, Development
Religious ServicesYes
Volunteer ProgramsYes

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 156
Employees 122
Contractors 34
Staff to resident ratio 1.73:1
10% better than Alabama average
Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1 Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1See full Alabama ranking
Avg staff/day 50
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Alabama average
Alabama average: 7.9 hours Alabama average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Alabama ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 36,416

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 16
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 54
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

7.3%

2,644 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 14 Speech Language Pathologist: 9 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant5405414,52992100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse120125,19392100%8.6
Registered Nurse160164,63992100%8
Nurse Aide in Training230234,4079098%7.4
Medication Aide/Technician8081,9177076%9.6
Qualified Social Worker014149536470%6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0227617278%6.3
Speech Language Pathologist0997446672%6.3
Administrator1015126470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1014806065%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014665964%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014645863%8
Dietitian1014566065%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331604347%3.7
Occupational Therapy Aide1011102022%5.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant202881314%6.3
Physical Therapy Aide05523910%2.5
Medical Director011311%3
54 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
16 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
23 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 98%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 76%
14 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 70%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 78%
9 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 64%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 47%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 22%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 14%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 10%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 1%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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. 10.5
18% worse 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. 15.2
5% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.9%
43% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.7%
22% worse 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 1.9%
44% 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 5.1%
14% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2%
18% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.1%
12% 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 30.7%
48% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 30.3%
67% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 68.8%
27% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 30.6%
63% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
15% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 16.9%
79% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

59% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 90
Medicare
2
2.2% of residents
Medicaid
63
70% of residents
Private pay or other
25
27.8% 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.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.4M
Profit
$661.5K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.4M Rank #67 / 129Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 129 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Alabama SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$661.5K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #62 / 129Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 129 homes in Alabama. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Alabama average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.3M
50.7% of revenue Rank #63 / 127Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 127 homes in Alabama. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Alabama average. Well-run Alabama SNFs typically land around 54–69% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.4M
Total costs $9.7M

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 62 Years Old

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Room Sizes: 540 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Exercise Programs

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments

AHEPA Floor Plan
Ahepa Floor Plan

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Hoover's city center to Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Alabama

Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments is located in Hoover, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments

Is Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments in a walkable area?

Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments has a walk score of 26. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments on this page.

Are there photos of Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments?

Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments is located at 3320 Old Columbiana Rd, Hoover, AL 35226.

What is the phone number of Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments?

(205) 978-2157 will put you in contact with the team at Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments.

Is Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Ahepa 3 Senior Apartments is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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