Nursing Home

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

Nursing Home

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

Alabaster, AL 35007 View map
Overview of The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is located in Alabaster, Alabama. It provides a range of services including short stay rehabilitation, complex medical care, long term care, memory care, and hospice care. The center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for each patient and resident.

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.
2/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
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.
3h 33m per day

This home provides 19% less nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 198

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 73.8%
Residents per day (avg) 185
Occupancy rate
73.8%
Residents per day (avg)
185

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$17.2M
Operating loss
-$50.1K
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$17,168,175.00
Operating loss
$-50,051.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.2M
47.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.0M
Total costs $17.2M
Bed community size
198-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: C- (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
74%
In line with Alabama average
Occupied beds
146 / 198
Average residents 97 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Shelby

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015144

Ownership & operating entity

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is administrated by Antonio Alonso.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Stay Rehabilitation, Complex Medical Care, Long Term Care, Memory Care, Hospice Care
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Sep 2024

Total health citations 13
Citations per inspection
2.6

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

4 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 13 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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 2
900% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

2 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

10 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

1 minor citation More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 29, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 29, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation May 03, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation May 03, 2024
Corrected

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Address 1.8 miles from city center

Address Alabaster, AL 35007

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

233
Total Staff
195
Employees
38
Contractors
64,163
Total Hours (Quarter)
83
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 18 9.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 42 9.9 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 100 8.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
186 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services
27 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.3%
of total hours from contractors
5,349 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Medical Director: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Feeding Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 6 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 100 0 100 32,860 91 100% 8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse 38 4 42 10,965 91 100% 9.9
Registered Nurse 18 0 18 4,076 91 100% 9.3
Medication Aide/Technician 16 0 16 3,596 91 100% 9
RN Director of Nursing 8 0 8 2,442 74 81% 8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist 4 1 5 2,233 85 93% 9.6
Other Dietary Services Staff 4 0 4 1,468 81 89% 8.1
Administrator 2 0 2 1,040 65 71% 8
Qualified Social Worker 0 3 3 845 69 76% 6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 5 5 695 61 67% 7.5
Nurse Practitioner 2 0 2 663 77 85% 8.5
Feeding Assistant 0 2 2 648 65 71% 8
Dental Services Staff 1 0 1 547 64 70% 8.5
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 504 63 69% 8
Physical Therapy Aide 0 5 5 472 64 70% 6.3
Speech Language Pathologist 0 5 5 368 62 68% 5.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 5 5 276 71 78% 3.7
Dietitian 1 0 1 175 22 24% 7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide 0 6 6 172 27 30% 5.9
Medical Director 0 1 1 60 30 33% 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant 0 1 1 60 9 10% 6.7

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
162 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (4.3%)
Medicaid
113 residents (69.8%)
Private pay or other
42 residents (25.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, 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. 5.8
35% better 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. 9.8
32% better 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 5.6%
60% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 5.7%
65% better 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 18.2%
34% 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 5.4%
60% 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 7.5%
27% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
60% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.8%
11% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.7%
284% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.6%
29% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.3%
5% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better 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 82.5%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.3%
55% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.4%
8% 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 $17K
74% lower than Alabama average

Alabama average: $65K

Number of fines 2
15% fewer 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. 1
194% more payment denials than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $17K
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. May 3, 2024
$8K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 3, 2024
$8K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. May 3, 2024
90 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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.