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St. Martin’s in the Pines
St. Martin’s in the Pines offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, nursing care and skilled nursing in Birmingham, Alabama. Nursing home, nursing care and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while independent living supports private living without daily care.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life. The community’s range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving between levels can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. Respite care is also available for a short stay, which can help when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
St. Martin’s in the Pines has 71 beds and offers private rooms, giving each resident a room to themselves. Residents can participate in restorative nursing programs and wellness programs. Memory care residents have meaningful daily activities, and pets are allowed.
Courtlyn Wiggins serves as administrator, and Diversicare Healthcare Services operates the community. A Walk Score of 39 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. For a resident who no longer drives, getting out for errands would therefore require transportation support.
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St. Martin’s in the Pines is administered by Courtlyn Wiggins.
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5.5 miles from city center
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Alabama average is: 53.9% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | NH PC SNF | Columbiana | 63
Facility
63
AL AVG
118
Rank
#118 / 133 |
96.8%
Facility
96.8%
AL AVG
82.1%
Rank
#10 / 110 | +18% | 4.31
Facility
4.31
AL AVG
4.46
Rank
#81 / 122 | -24% | -3% | $8.0k
Facility
$8.0k
AL AVG
$80.5k
Rank
#106 / 123 | 4
Facility
4
AL AVG
10.2
Rank
#15 / 122 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#11 / 122 | 1 | 61 | - | - | Columbiana Health Realty, LLC | $6.6MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
$11.8M
Rank
#106 / 118 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#110 / 118 | 49.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
49.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
53.9%
Rank
#74 / 116 | 015453 | ||||
| East Glen | NH MC SNF | East Birmingham | 108
Facility
108
AL AVG
118
Rank
#70 / 133 |
83.9%
Facility
83.9%
AL AVG
82.1%
Rank
#25 / 110 | +2% | 4.74
Facility
4.74
AL AVG
4.46
Rank
#64 / 122 | -36% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$80.5k
Rank
#1 / 123 | 7
Facility
7
AL AVG
10.2
Rank
#36 / 122 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#71 / 122 | - | 91 | - |
4
Facility
4
AL AVG
42
Rank
#117 / 124 | Stephanie Howard | $10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
$11.8M
Rank
#58 / 118 | $6.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#49 / 118 | 56.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
56.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
53.9%
Rank
#35 / 116 | 015388 | ||||
| Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | NH MC SNF | Birmingham (Druid Hills) | 113
Facility
113
AL AVG
118
Rank
#68 / 133 |
94.6%
Facility
94.6%
AL AVG
82.1%
Rank
#12 / 110 | +15% | 5.38
Facility
5.38
AL AVG
4.46
Rank
#30 / 122 | -37% | +21% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$80.5k
Rank
#1 / 123 | 11
Facility
11
AL AVG
10.2
Rank
#77 / 122 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#75 / 122 | - | 107 | - |
44
Facility
44
AL AVG
42
Rank
#68 / 124 | Letchernique Holmes | $10.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$10.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
$11.8M
Rank
#60 / 118 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#63 / 118 | 52.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
52.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
53.9%
Rank
#58 / 116 | 015047 | ||||
| Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | NH PC SNF | Birmingham (Bush Hills) | 100
Facility
100
AL AVG
118
Rank
#79 / 133 |
95.5%
Facility
95.5%
AL AVG
82.1%
Rank
#54 / 110 | +16% | 4.77
Facility
4.77
AL AVG
4.46
Rank
#45 / 122 | -36% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$80.5k
Rank
#1 / 123 | 12
Facility
12
AL AVG
10.2
Rank
#86 / 122 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#41 / 122 | - | 96 | - |
46
Facility
46
AL AVG
42
Rank
#61 / 124 | Latoya Bester | $9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
$11.8M
Rank
#73 / 118 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#62 / 118 | 56.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
56.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
AL AVG
53.9%
Rank
#36 / 116 | 015117 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other AL nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Martin’s in the Pines
What neighborhood is St. Martin’s in the Pines in?
St. Martin’s in the Pines is in the Eastwood neighborhood of Birmingham.
Is St. Martin’s in the Pines in a walkable area?
St. Martin’s in the Pines has a walk score of 39. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at St. Martin’s in the Pines?
Yes, St. Martin’s in the Pines allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of St. Martin’s in the Pines?
Courtlyn Wiggins is the administrator of St. Martin’s in the Pines.
How many beds does St. Martin’s in the Pines have?
St. Martin’s in the Pines has 71 beds.
Are there photos of St. Martin’s in the Pines?
Yes — there are 4 photos of St. Martin’s in the Pines in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does St. Martin’s in the Pines provide?
St. Martin’s in the Pines offers Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing.
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