Nursing Home

Forest Manor Health and Rehab

Nursing Home

Forest Manor Health and Rehab

2215 32nd St, Northport, AL 35476 View map
Overview of Forest Manor Health and Rehab

Nestled in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Forest Manor Health and Rehab is a senior living community offering nursing home services to its residents. With a focus on innovative design and creating a patient-centered care environment, this 40-bed, post-acute rehabilitation facility is a luxurious addition to this community.
Breaking away from the traditional institutional setting, Forest Manor Health and Rehab exudes a resort-like atmosphere, embracing the ideals of independence and exceeding the expectations of senior citizens. With a dedication to innovation, comfort, and compassion, Forest Manor Health and Rehab is committed to enriching the lives of older adults, fostering a sense of purpose and joy. 

Managed by MICHAEL BABE

Administrator

Michael Babe serves as the Administrator at Forest Manor Health and Rehab, overseeing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. He leads the team in delivering personalized care plans focused on the mind, body, and soul to meet the specific needs of each resident and patient.

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: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
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.
3h 54m per day

This home provides 11% less nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 45m per day 38m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 1m per day 2h 30m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 3m per day 3h 17m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 2m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 35m per day 22m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 182

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 92%
Residents per day (avg) 153
Occupancy rate
92%
Residents per day (avg)
153

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.9M
Profit
$1.6M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10,914,105.00
Profit
$1,616,148.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$20
0% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.3M
Total costs $9.3M
Bed community size
182-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 68 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
92%
In line with Alabama average
Occupied beds
167 / 182
Average residents 97 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Tuscaloosa

Additional licensing details

Business type: Corporation
CMS Certification Number: 15143

Ownership & operating entity

Forest Manor Health and Rehab is administrated by Kelvin Robertson.

Type Of Units

SNF (Skilled Nursing)
182 units
Total beds
182 units

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Rehabilitation
Skilled Nursing
Long-Term Care
Alzheimer’s/Memory Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Alzheimer’s/Memory Care
Contact Forest Manor Health and Rehab

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 4

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Jun 2023

Total health citations 10
Citations per inspection
2.5

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

9 of 10 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 10 resulted from complaint investigations.

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

9 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

1 minor citation More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Jun 29, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 13, 2021
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation May 13, 2021
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Apr 11, 2019
Corrected

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Address 0.7 miles from city center — 0.57 miles to nearest hospital (Select Medical)

Address 2215 32nd St, Northport, AL 35476

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

192
Total Staff
148
Employees
44
Contractors
57,897
Total Hours (Quarter)
84
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse278.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse437.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant907.6 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
160 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
18 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.8%
of total hours from contractors
3,363 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 19 Certified Nursing Assistant: 13 Registered Nurse: 10 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant77139029,20891100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse2419439,45691100%7.3
Registered Nurse1710279,11491100%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,4057886%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist6061,1406976%6.4
Dental Services Staff3031,0816571%6.8
Administrator2021,0396976%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant3039687077%7.4
Occupational Therapist2029288492%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician3148817785%5.6
Nurse Practitioner1016297077%9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015126268%8.3
Mental Health Service Worker1014726066%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide2024545965%6.5
Other Social Services Staff1014275965%7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide0111243033%4.1
Qualified Social Worker202591719%3.5

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
121 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
15 residents (12.4%)
Medicaid
66 residents (54.5%)
Private pay or other
40 residents (33.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

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. 11.2
26% 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. 17.7
22% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Alabama avg: 3.4 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.9%
29% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.8%
29% 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 14.4%
6% 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 3.9%
15% 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 7.1%
20% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
28% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.3%
17% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
68% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.8%
38% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 49.7%
46% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 67.1%
29% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.11
5% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.00

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.60
11% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Alabama avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.6%
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.4%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.1%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 11.1%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 11.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.8%
132% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 31.8%
41% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 62.0%
23% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 50.6%

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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.

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