Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

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St. Martin’s in the Pines is a transitional care community in Birmingham, AL, that offers a wide range of care options, including long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and hospice care. The community’s nurturing and home-like environment ensures older adults are well-cared for in their later years. With maintenance services, nutritious dining, and wellness programs, residents can maintain their independence with ease. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, the community provides care tailored to their needs and preferences.
Entertainment programs, light exercises, and social events ensure residents can stay active and make friends. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also available to help residents recover and return to their routines. With its ideal location near restaurants, shops, and other local amenities, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. Providing exceptional care to help older adults thrive in retirement, this retirement community is one of the best choices for senior living in Alabama.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
St. Martin’s in the Pines is administrated by Courtlyn Wiggins.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 18 | 17 | This facility has 6% more total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (18 vs. AL avg 17).↑ 6% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
| 2 | 1.9 | This facility has 5% more deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (2 vs. AL avg 1.9).↑ 5% worse |
This facility’s inspection record is problematic, with six deficiencies cited on July 18, 2025, including unsafe food warming practices posing immediate jeopardy and failures in pain management and fall investigations. Earlier inspections flagged issues with infection control, care plan completeness, and food safety, such as unlabeled feeding tubes in 2019 and expired food in 2018. The pattern of deficiencies shows persistent problems in resident care, safety, and food handling without clear improvement over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsAlabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
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.
10 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 13 resulted from complaint investigations.
Alabama average: 0.7
Alabama average: 0.2
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
3,988 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 81 | 0 | 81 | 22,682 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 5,090 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,323 | 92 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,942 | 92 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1,539 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,024 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,023 | 84 | 91% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 950 | 79 | 86% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 772 | 70 | 76% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 668 | 82 | 89% | 6.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 496 | 70 | 76% | 6.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 461 | 62 | 67% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 420 | 47 | 51% | 8.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 390 | 52 | 57% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 8 | 9% | 6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 6 | 7% | 6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jul 18, 2025 · 3 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for St. Martin’s in the Pines based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
8.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Birmingham's city center to St. Martin’s in the Pines's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.21 miles to nearest hospital (UAB Internal Medicine)
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St. Martin’s in the Pines is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
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| St. Martin’s in the Pines |
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.
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IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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St. Martin’s in the Pines is in the Eastwood neighborhood of Birmingham.
St. Martin’s in the Pines has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Courtlyn Wiggins is the administrator of St. Martin’s in the Pines.
St. Martin’s in the Pines has 71 beds.
St. Martin’s in the Pines is located at 4941 Montevallo Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210, United States.
(205) 956-1831 will put you in contact with the team at St. Martin’s in the Pines.
St. Martin’s in the Pines is in Jefferson County.
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