Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is a 163-bed skilled care facility that has been open for eight years on Bessemer Road in Birmingham, Alabama. The building is set up to handle both short-term therapy recovery and permanent residential stays, while also offering temporary respite care for families who need a short-term break from caregiving.
The daily routine on the floor relies on a round-the-clock medical team backed by on-site nurse practitioners and a full physical, occupational, and speech therapy department. Nurses and aides handle specialized clinical needs, including tracheostomy, respiratory support, tube feeding programs, IV therapy, and on-site visits from podiatrists, eye doctors, and psychiatrists. Outside, the property has a walk score of 29, meaning the surrounding area is mostly car-dependent and you will need a vehicle for almost all errands.
State health department inspectors visit this facility for regular surveys to check that it meets nursing and safety standards. Looking over the latest inspection records with the director of nursing is a great way to see how the current leadership team tracks daily medical quality and handles resident safety.
Older adults exploring care options can call the admissions office to check on open beds, go over the standard intake paperwork, or ask about the meals overseen by a registered dietitian.
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.
| 37m per day | ▼ 3% 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.
| 29m per day | ▼ 38% 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.
| 2h 17m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.
| 2h 55m per day | ▼ 11% 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.
| 1m per day | ▼ 50% 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.
| 18m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is administered by Sydney Selman.
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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.
2.40
20% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.00
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.34
31% worse 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.
38.4%
57% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 24.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.0%
65% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 11.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
8.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Birmingham's city center to Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham has a no-pet policy.
Sydney Selman is the administrator of Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham.
Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham has 163 beds.
Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham is located at 1028 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35228.
(205) 823-1777 will put you in contact with the team at Arabella Health & Wellness of Birmingham.
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