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Assisted Living in Birmingham

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.

Fair Haven – Assisted Living

Assisted Living in Birmingham

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.

Fair Haven – Assisted Living

Inspection History

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.

Alabama average: 1 complaint visit

Alabama average: 1 inspection

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Jun 2021

Total health citations 11

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
3.67

Alabama average 3.46


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

All 11 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

11 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Jun 17, 2021
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jun 17, 2021
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Jun 17, 2021
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Jan 30, 2020
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Birmingham The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

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Fair Haven – Assisted Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Birmingham
259
No
-
-
-
Earnestine Thompson
The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Birmingham
77
Yes
31
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
B-
Barbara Chatman
Brookdale University Park
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Birmingham (South Denver)
66
Yes
84
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
A+
Brandon Bornstein
Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Birmingham
56
No
31
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
Keegan Jett
Country Cottage – Hoover
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Hoover
-
No
7
-
-
-

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 339
Employees 216
Contractors 123
Staff to resident ratio 1.72:1
10% better than Alabama average

Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1

Avg staff/day 124
Average shift 8.3 hours
5% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 93,205
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 47
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 80
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 146
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

14.1%

13,116 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 52 Registered Nurse: 36 Qualified Social Worker: 10 Speech Language Pathologist: 10 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant146014655,39791100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse28528014,26791100%8.7
Registered Nurse1136476,18191100%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist100104,40991100%8.7
RN Director of Nursing4042,4638998%9.3
Speech Language Pathologist010101,6709099%6.2
Qualified Social Worker010101,3997987%6.4
Physical Therapy Aide0441,3397279%6.9
Nurse Practitioner2021,0736470%8.8
Medication Aide/Technician9091,0267582%6.6
Administrator2028026470%9.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0446677886%5.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0335788290%6.2
Dietitian1015326673%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker1015096268%8.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0113625864%6.2
Occupational Therapy Aide2022994549%4.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0222034752%4.2
Medical Director011321314%2.5
146 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
80 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
47 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 100%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 98%
10 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 99%
10 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 87%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 79%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
9 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 82%
2 Administrator
% of Days 70%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 86%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 90%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 73%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 64%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 49%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 52%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
197 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
10 residents (5.1%)
Medicaid
102 residents (51.8%)
Private pay or other
85 residents (43.1%)
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

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

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. 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. 18.0
24% 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 15.1%
8% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.2%
19% 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 19.6%
44% worse 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 4.8%
43% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.2%
37% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.6%
6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.1%
89% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.5%
20% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.1%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.3%
6% 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 87.1%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
54% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.0%
10% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $32K
51% lower than Alabama average

Alabama average: $65K

Number of fines 10
324% more fines than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $32K
Alabama average $65K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 30, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 23, 2023
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 17, 2023
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 10, 2023
$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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.