Fair Haven – Assisted Living
William Allison owns Fair Haven, a large 259-bed non-profit care campus located in the Crestline neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama. The building runs at an 87 percent occupancy level, showing steady local demand while retaining some room openings for new move-ins. Residents stay here for an average of 124 days, an operational timeline that reflects a balanced mix of short-term post-hospital therapy recovery and permanent residential nursing care.
The daily floor routine relies on a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 4 hours and 55 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily, with aides providing 3 hours and 10 minutes of that total. Nurses and assistants use these hours to run specialized orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation drills, general therapy sessions, and a memory care program. When relatives come to visit, they will find a neighborhood walk score of 56, meaning the immediate area is moderately walkable, and a few local shops or restaurants can be reached on foot.
Reports have previously noted regulatory compliance issues here concerning standard medication management, infection control protocols, documentation accuracy, and environmental safety guidelines. It is a good idea to go over these past inspection files with the supervisor to find out how the facility uses its active resident council to address daily safety monitoring and quality of life policies.
Families looking into local options can contact the intake department to ask about the different setups across the continuum, including assisted living, memory support, or independent apartments. The business office organizes billing through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private funds, and the staff can detail campus features like the exercise room, on-site chapel, library, beauty salon, and scheduled cultural outings.
About this community
Occupancy
Fair Haven – Assisted Living is administered by Earnestine Thompson.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Alabama state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2019 vs. Alabama state average• Total deficiencies (12% above)
• Deficiencies per year (13% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 19 | 17 | This facility has 12% more total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (19 vs. AL avg 17).↑ 12% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2.7 | 2.4 | This facility has 13% more deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (2.7 vs. AL avg 2.4).↑ 13% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- June 17, 2021 inspection found three deficiencies including incomplete anticoagulant care plans, poor wound care hygiene, and pest issues near the kitchen dumpster area.
- January 30, 2020 complaint investigation substantiated five deficiencies including failure to timely report abuse, incomplete discharge summaries, expired medication storage, inadequate nail care, and poor hand hygiene by licensed nurses.
- March 7, 2019 complaint investigation substantiated five deficiencies including inaccurate medication coding, unsafe medication handling, and failure to timely report a Norovirus outbreak affecting multiple residents.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fair Haven – Assisted Living
Is Fair Haven – Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Fair Haven – Assisted Living has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at Fair Haven – Assisted Living?
Fair Haven – Assisted Living's occupancy is 29%.
Does Fair Haven – Assisted Living have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Fair Haven – Assisted Living on this page.
Does Fair Haven – Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Fair Haven – Assisted Living is registered as a non-profit in AL.
Who is the administrator of Fair Haven – Assisted Living?
Earnestine Thompson is the administrator of Fair Haven – Assisted Living.
How many beds does Fair Haven – Assisted Living have?
Fair Haven – Assisted Living has 76 beds.
Are there photos of Fair Haven – Assisted Living?
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