Nursing Home

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham

Overview of Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham
Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services in a warm and vibrant environment. The facility focuses on long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and personalized care plans. Residents are treated with dignity and respect, creating a family-like atmosphere.
(205) 823-1777

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 43m per day

This home provides 8% more nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 18m per day 22m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 163

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 50.7%
Residents per day (avg) 68
Occupancy rate
50.7%
Residents per day (avg)
68

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

35% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

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

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$2.6M
Operating loss
-$74.2K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$2,609,970.00
Operating loss
$-74,154.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.1M
43.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$1.5M
Total costs $2.6M
Bed community size
163-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Jefferson

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015164

Ownership & operating entity

Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is administrated by Sydney Selman.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Katherine Hunter

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Long-term Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing, On-site Nurse Practitioners, Wound Care, Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy, Respiratory Service & Trach Care, Respite Care, Registered Dietician, Quality of Life Program, IV Therapy, Enteral Feeding Program, Nutrition & Hydration Programs, Psychiatrist, Podiatry, Optometry
Operating Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 1

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2018

Total health citations 5
Citations per inspection
5

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

All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


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

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

5 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 01, 2018
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 01, 2018
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 01, 2018
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 01, 2018
Corrected

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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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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Address 8.2 miles from city center

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

99
Total Staff
99
Employees
0
Contractors
25,682
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse158.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse129.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant549.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
81 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
5 staff
5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
3.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5405413,95791100%9.1
Registered Nurse150153,63191100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse120123,16091100%9.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,8916976%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,2977684%6.4
Administrator1014886167%8
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Physical Therapy Assistant1014606268%7.4
Qualified Social Worker3031163134%3.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician2021055257%1.9
Speech Language Pathologist101741112%6.7
Physical Therapy Aide1013378%4.7

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
58 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (10.3%)
Medicaid
40 residents (69%)
Private pay or other
12 residents (20.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

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. 5.1
42% 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. 6.3
57% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Alabama avg: 3.4 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 6.3%
54% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 4.9%
70% 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 7.7%
44% 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 2.0%
42% 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 9.0%
52% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
41% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.5%
35% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
5% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 18.3%
11% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.40
20% worse 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. 2.34
31% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Alabama avg: 2.0 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 94.0%
12% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.0%
88% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.3%
In line with 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. 38.4%
57% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 19.0%
65% worse 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%

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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.