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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 79th out of 118 homes in Alabama.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 43m per day | ▲ 13% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 39m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 19m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 59m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 19m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
52% of new residents, often for short stays.
24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #43 / 117Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 117 homes in Alabama.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Alabama average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Alabama average: 80.8%Greenbriar at the Altamont is administrated by Jennifer Shunnarah.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 11 | 17 | This facility has 35% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (11 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 35% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 1.4 | 2.1 | This facility has 33% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (1.4 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 33% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with repeated deficiencies in food safety and timely abuse reporting but no immediate jeopardy or fines. The most recent inspection on April 8, 2021, cited one deficiency for a kitchen floor that was not smooth or easily cleanable, risking contamination. Earlier, a February 6, 2020 complaint investigation substantiated two deficiencies for late reporting of abuse allegations and unlabeled frozen food items affecting dozens of residents.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsAlabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Apr 2021
Alabama average 10.4
Alabama average 3.46
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.7
0
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.2
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 08, 2021
Corrected
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Feb 06, 2020
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Feb 06, 2020
Corrected
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Dec 12, 2018
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Greenbriar at the Altamont is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Birmingham's city center to Greenbriar at the Altamont's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.16 miles to nearest hospital (UAB Internal Medicine)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
0% compared with Alabama averageAlabama average ratio: 1.57:1
0% compared with Alabama averageAlabama average: 7.9 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
2,640 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
78Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.5
28% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 8.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
7.2
50% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 14.5
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.8%
44% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.1%
31% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 16.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
2.7%
80% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
42% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%
14% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.6%
21% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.1%
7% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 20.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.3%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.3%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 94.8%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.21
61% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.00
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.21
23% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.79
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
60.4%
28% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 83.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
13% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
68.5%
15% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 80.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.5%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 24.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.7%
24% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 11.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
37.9%
29% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.8%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
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| Greenbriar at the Altamont |
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 (Highland Park) | 46 | 89.5% | +11% | 4.03 | +7% | -8% | 0 | 6 | 2.0 | - | 88 | - | 71 | Jennifer Shunnara | $12.2M | $4.8M | 39.6% | 15446 | ||||
| Birmingham Rehabilitation and Wellness Center |
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 | 132 | 91.5% | +13% | 3.93 | -35% | -10% | 1 | 20 | 2.9 | 5 | 119 | - | 44 | Delilah Griffith | $11.1M | $5.7M | 51.7% | 15217 | ||||
| Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center East |
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Historical financial and operational data for Greenbriar at the Altamont based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Greenbriar at the Altamont is in the Highland Park neighborhood of Birmingham.
Greenbriar at the Altamont has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Greenbriar at the Altamont's occupancy is 100%.
Jennifer Shunnarah is the administrator of Greenbriar at the Altamont.
Greenbriar at the Altamont has 46 beds.
(205) 323-2724 will put you in contact with the team at Greenbriar at the Altamont.
Greenbriar at the Altamont is in Jefferson County.
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