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.
Greenbriar at the Altamont
Greenbriar at the Altamont is a Nursing Home in Alabama
Greenbriar at the Altamont is a Nursing Home in Alabama
Greenbriar at the Altamont
Greenbriar at the Altamont is a Nursing Home in Alabama
Greenbriar at the Altamont is a Nursing Home in Alabama
Greenbriar at the Altamont is a senior living community located in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. The community prides itself on fostering genuine connections and positive culture among its residents. The residents of Greenbriar at the Altamont have diverse backgrounds and fascinating stories to share, creating a unique and enriching experience. Located on historic Highland Avenue, the home offers a range of living options, including rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and assisted living, to meet the individual needs of each resident.
The community’s 1920s-style luxury lobby exudes elegance and charm, creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents. Unlike many senior living communities, Greenbriar at the Altamont does not require large upfront buy-ins or long-term leases, allowing residents to live life on their terms. Their amenities include fast Wi-Fi, a library, a grand lobby, a salon, and a barbershop. The community’s beautiful landscaping and spectacular views provide a peaceful setting for residents to relax and unwind. At Greenbriar at the Altamont, the focus is on creating a community that celebrates life and fosters personal connections.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
46
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
89.5%
Residents per day (avg)
88
Occupancy rate
89.5%
Residents per day (avg)
88
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
30 days
Private pay
52% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$12.2M
Surplus of revenue
$608.7K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$12,230,532.00
Surplus of revenue
$608,673.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.5M
46-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 71 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
License Status
Regular
Facility Type
Assisted Living Facility
Additional licensing details
Business type:
Limited Liability Company
CMS Certification Number:
15446
County:
Jefferson
Ownership & operating entity
Greenbriar at the Altamont is administrated by Jennifer Shunnarah.
Comparison Chart
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SNF
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No
1
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Greenbriar at the Altamont
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
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95
No
71
SHUNNARA, JENNIFER
89.5%
$12,150,474.00
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39.9%
87.80
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4.0305
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SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
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90
No
58
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49%
41.50
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4.3947
2/5
3/5
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Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center East
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Birmingham
132
No
12
BURCH, MELODY
80.0%
$9,046,768.00
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50%
116.20
2/5
2.8904
1/5
1/5
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5
Caregivers of Pleasant Grove
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Pleasant Grove
64
No
28
CHURCH, CLYDE
69.8%
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51.7%
54.50
1/5
4.1012
2/5
3/5
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-
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1.8 miles from city center
2831 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
127
Total Staff
95
Employees
32
Contractors
34,574
Total Hours (Quarter)
49
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 8.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 8.5 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 7.6 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
83 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
22 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
10 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.6%
of total hours from contractors
2,640 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 10
Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 18,604 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,994 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,464 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,261 | 71 | 78% | 8.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 10 | 10 | 679 | 68 | 75% | 6.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 635 | 73 | 80% | 5.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 564 | 58 | 64% | 9.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 557 | 66 | 73% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 527 | 71 | 78% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 63% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 375 | 66 | 73% | 5.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 368 | 47 | 52% | 7.8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 298 | 27 | 30% | 6.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 276 | 58 | 64% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 240 | 30 | 33% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 128 | 16 | 18% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 7 | 8% | 6.3 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Dec 2018 – Apr 2021)
3
Inspections
6
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
2
Citations/Inspection
Apr 2021
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Infection Control
1
17% of total
Resident Rights
1
17% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
17% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
17% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
6
Complaint Investigations
0
State Comparison (AL)
Citations
6
Alabama average: 10.4
Critical Citations
0
Alabama average: 0.7
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08, 2021 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Feb 06, 2020 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Feb 06, 2020 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Dec 12, 2018 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Dec 12, 2018 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Dec 12, 2018 | C | Resident Rights | F0577 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: NOLAND HEALTH SERVICE
Resident Census by Payment Source
78
Total Residents
Medicare
4
(5.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
50
(64.1%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
24
(30.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
6.5
Score
28% better than avg
Alabama avg: 8.9
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
7.2
Score
50% better than avg
Alabama avg: 14.5
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
7.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
6.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
3.1%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
3.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
94.3%
Antipsychotic Use
19.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
11.1%
Influenza Vaccine
96.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
3.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
2.7%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
60.4%
28% worse than avg
Alabama: 83.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.8%
13% better than avg
Alabama: 2.1%
Influenza Vaccine
68.5%
15% worse than avg
Alabama: 80.3%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Greenbriar at the Altamont based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
89.5%
↓ 6.8% since 2012
Net Income
$608,673
↑ 126.3% since 2012
Total Payroll
$5,590,885
↑ 29.4% since 2012
Profit Margin
5.0%
↑ 82.2% since 2012
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
- AL Specifics: Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.
- Services: In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$50/day avg.), home-delivered meals, case management.
Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program
Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- AL Specifics: Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$50/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program
AL SenioRx
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
- Income Limits: ~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).
- Asset Limits: Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
- AL Specifics: High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.
- Services: Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant), medication management support.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- General: Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-driven.
- AL Specifics: Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.
- Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings).
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
AL Section 202
- General: Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
- Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
- AL Specifics: High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.
- Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
Alabama CARES Program
AL CARES
Official government program page
- General: Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on need.
- AL Specifics: Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.).
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Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL Specifics:Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$50/day avg.), home-delivered meals, case management.
Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)
Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- AL Specifics:Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$50/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
AL SenioRx
SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
- Income Limits:~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).
- Asset Limits:Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
- AL Specifics:High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant), medication management support.
AL WAP
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-driven.
- AL Specifics:Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings).
AL Section 202
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
- Asset Limits:$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
- AL Specifics:High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
AL CARES
Alabama CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; focus on need.
- AL Specifics:Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.).
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