Fair Haven – Assisted Living

Assisted Living Home
Overview of Fair Haven – Assisted Living
(205) 956-4150

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Alabama average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Alabama average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
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 55m per day

This home provides 13% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Alabama average: 4h 22m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 76

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 86.6%
Residents per day (avg) 231
Occupancy rate
86.6%
Residents per day (avg)
231

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

67% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$35.4M
Operating deficit
-$867.2K
Voluntary non-profit home Church
Home revenue
$35,387,893.00
Operating deficit
$-867,219.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$14.2M
40.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$21.8M
Total costs $36.0M
Bed community size
76-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status
Regular
Facility Type
Assisted Living Facility

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015076
County: Jefferson

Ownership & operating entity

Fair Haven – Assisted Living is administrated by Earnestine Thompson.

Profit status: Nonprofit Corporation

Compare Assisted Living around Birmingham

The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
Fair Haven – Assisted Living
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

AL 35210
259
No
-
-
ALLISON, WILLIAM
86.6%
$33,482,868.00
$14,231,435.00
42.5%
230.80
3/5
4.9180
3/5
4/5
2/5
10
11
+45%
+13%
+7%
-
The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Birmingham
77
Yes
B-
31
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale University Park
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Birmingham (South Denver)
66
Yes
A+
84
AMERICAN RETIREMENT CORPORATION
89.0%
$9,829,680.00
$3,815,788.00
38.8%
56.00
1/5
4.2190
1/5
4/5
4/5
-
17
+58%
-3%
+10%
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Somerby St. Vincent’s One Nineteen
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

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

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Hoover
-
No
-
7
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Address 8.1 miles from city center

Address Birmingham, AL 35210

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

339
Total Staff
216
Employees
123
Contractors
93,205
Total Hours (Quarter)
124
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse477.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse808.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1468.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
286 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
12 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
25 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Social Services
10 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.1%
of total hours from contractors
13,116 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 36 Qualified Social Worker: 10 Speech Language Pathologist: 10 Licensed Practical Nurse: 52 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
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

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Jun 2021

Total health citations 11
Citations per inspection
3.67

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 Jun 17, 2021
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 17, 2021
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 17, 2021
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 30, 2020
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: METHODIST HOMES OF ALABAMA AND NOORTHW
Resident Census by Payment Source
197 Total Residents
Medicare 10 (5.1%)
Medicaid 102 (51.8%)
Private Pay/Other 85 (43.1%)
Specialized Care Beds
30 Total Specialty Beds
11.6% of Bed Capacity
30
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
11.6%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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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