Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Located at 53 Medical Park Drive East, East Glen is a nursing home in Birmingham, Alabama, with 108 beds. The facility is owned by Stephanie Howard. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families several ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care.
Its occupancy rate is 94%, with an average resident stay of 81 days. The facility serves a population of post-acute recovery and longer-term care residents.
The facility’s clinical focus is rehabilitation, and its core offerings are physical therapy and related services. Nurses serve residents an average of 4 hours and 24 minutes per day, and the team comprises registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses. This level of hands-on staffing is typically available in skilled nursing facilities managing post-acute recovery.
During a state inspection, the facility was found to have deficiencies in clinical care procedures, wound management, and clinical documentation. However, the facility can still provide care in these areas.
Residents have access to amenities that support rehabilitation and recovery. These include physical therapy space, craft activities, a salon, and a private family dining room.
The facility earned a Walk Score of 4. However, the location mostly requires a car, despite its proximity to Medical Park Drive near the area’s medical resources. Families evaluating post-acute care options should schedule an in-person tour to assess whether the facility’s rehabilitation programs, physical environment, and staffing are sufficient for their needs.
East Glen is administered by Stephanie Howard.
In Alabama, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards conducts unannounced surveys to ensure facilities meet state licensing and federal certification safety standards.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 16 | 17 | This facility has 6% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (16 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 6% better |
Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 2023
Alabama average 10.4
Alabama average 3.46
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 8 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 8 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 8 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Alabama average: 0.7
Alabama average: 0.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,142 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 74 | 0 | 74 | 19,840 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,053 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,185 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,293 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,199 | 79 | 86% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 928 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 720 | 69 | 75% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 8 | 8 | 500 | 74 | 80% | 5.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 378 | 67 | 73% | 5.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 6 | 6 | 289 | 64 | 70% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 240 | 35 | 38% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 230 | 59 | 64% | 3.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 8% | 2.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2% | 5 |
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for East Glen from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
53 Medical Park Drive East, Birmingham, AL 35235
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$11.1M
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$4.7M
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45%
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| Galleria Woods | NH AL IL RC SNF | Birmingham | 24
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90
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$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
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$4.7M
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#60 / 125 | 132.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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132.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
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| Greenbriar at the Altamont | NH AL HOS IL RC SNF | Birmingham (Highland Park) | 46
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AL AVG
90
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#191 / 241 | - | - | 4.03
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2.0
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#15 / 126 | - | 78 | - |
71
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71
AL AVG
36
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$11.1M
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$5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$4.7M
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#53 / 125 | 57.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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57.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
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92
AL AVG
90
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78.3
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4.39
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4.37
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$0
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$59.8k
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#1 / 127 | 8
Facility
8
AL AVG
10.4
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#46 / 126 | 2.0
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2.0
AL AVG
3.5
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#15 / 126 | - | 62 | - |
58
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58
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36
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$11.1M
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#97 / 125 | $4.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$4.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$4.7M
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#65 / 125 | 52.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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52.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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| East Glen | NH MC SNF | East Birmingham | 108
Facility
108
AL AVG
90
Rank
#75 / 241 |
93.5%
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93.5%
AL AVG
78.3
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#19 / 108 | +19% | 4.40
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4.40
AL AVG
4.37
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$14.5k
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$59.8k
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#107 / 127 | 8
Facility
8
AL AVG
10.4
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#46 / 126 | 2.7
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2.7
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3.5
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4
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4
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36
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#368 / 417 | Stephanie Howard | $9.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$11.1M
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#52 / 125 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$4.7M
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#61 / 125 | 55.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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55.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
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45%
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East Glen is located in East Birmingham, Alabama.
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East Glen has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
East Glen's occupancy is 94%.
No, East Glen has a no-pet policy.
East Glen is registered as a for-profit in AL.
Stephanie Howard is the administrator of East Glen.
East Glen has 108 beds.
Yes — there are 2 photos of East Glen in the photo gallery on this page.
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