Located on Montevallo Road in Birmingham, Alabama, St. Martin’s in the Pines is a skilled nursing community with 71 beds in a three-story building. Owned by Trina Vines, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. It currently has 28 occupied beds, representing a 39% occupancy rate, while the average resident stay of 123 days reflects a combination of short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care.
Additionally, residents receive an average of four hours of nursing care each day, including approximately 43 minutes from registered nurses, 37 minutes from LPNs/LVNs, and 3 hours and 2 minutes from nurse aides. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 39, making a few nearby destinations accessible on foot, although most errands and appointments require transportation.
Over the past nine years, inspections conducted by the Alabama Department of Public Health have repeatedly identified compliance concerns involving food safety, care documentation, fall prevention, medication administration, pain management, and resident hygiene. These findings highlight the need for continued operational improvements and ongoing regulatory oversight to support the quality of care provided to older adults.
Staffing hours
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.
Hours per resident per day vs Alabama averages
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 of 6 metrics below state avg
St. Martin’s in the Pines is administered 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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 18 | 13 | This facility has 38% more total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (18 vs. AL avg 13).↑ 38% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 4.5 | 13 | This facility has 65% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Alabama nursing home (4.5 vs. AL avg 13).↓ 65% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 1 | This facility has had 300% more total inspections than the Alabama average (4 vs. AL avg 1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 300% more |
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.20
40% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.00
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.67
7% better 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.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.0%
6% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 24.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
6.1%
47% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 11.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.1%
43% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
35.4%
34% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
41.7%
18% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
5.5 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.
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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
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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: 53.1% 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
90
Rank
#150 / 242 |
96.2%
Facility
96.2%
AL AVG
81.3
Rank
#7 / 104 | +18% | 4.05
Facility
4.05
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#86 / 125 | -24% | -7% | $8.0k
Facility
$8.0k
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#102 / 125 | 4
Facility
4
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#15 / 124 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#11 / 124 | 1 | 61 | - | - | Columbiana Health Realty, LLC | $6.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$11.3M
Rank
#97 / 108 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#103 / 108 | 52%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
52%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
53.1%
Rank
#48 / 107 | 15453 | ||||
| Greenbriar at the Altamont | NH AL HOS IL RC SNF | Birmingham (Highland Park) | 46
Facility
46
AL AVG
90
Rank
#192 / 242 | - | - | 4.32
Facility
4.32
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#67 / 125 | -16% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 125 | 6
Facility
6
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#29 / 124 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#15 / 124 | - | 78 | - |
71
Facility
71
AL AVG
39
Rank
#21 / 382 | Jennifer Shunnara | $9.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$11.3M
Rank
#64 / 108 | $5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#45 / 108 | 57.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
57.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
53.1%
Rank
#28 / 107 | 15446 | ||||
| Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | NH MC SNF | Birmingham (Druid Hills) | 113
Facility
113
AL AVG
90
Rank
#72 / 242 | - | - | 4.78
Facility
4.78
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#31 / 125 | -37% | +9% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 125 | 11
Facility
11
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#74 / 124 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#78 / 124 | - | 6 | - |
44
Facility
44
AL AVG
39
Rank
#169 / 382 | Letchernique Holmes | $11.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$11.3M
Rank
#44 / 108 | $5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#46 / 108 | 49.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
49.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
53.1%
Rank
#69 / 107 | 15047 | ||||
| Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | NH PC SNF | Birmingham (Bush Hills) | 100
Facility
100
AL AVG
90
Rank
#86 / 242 |
87.0%
Facility
87.0%
AL AVG
81.3
Rank
#49 / 104 | +7% | 4.52
Facility
4.52
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#47 / 125 | -36% | +3% | $22.3k
Facility
$22.3k
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#111 / 125 | 14
Facility
14
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#100 / 124 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#43 / 124 | 2 | 87 | - |
46
Facility
46
AL AVG
39
Rank
#150 / 382 | Latoya Bester | $9.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$11.3M
Rank
#63 / 108 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#55 / 108 | 52.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
52.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
53.1%
Rank
#43 / 107 | 15117 |
St. Martin’s in the Pines is located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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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.
Yes, St. Martin’s in the Pines allows residents to bring their pets.
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 has had 18 reported deficiencies since 2017 according to records from AL Department of Health.
Yes — there are 4 photos of St. Martin’s in the Pines in the photo gallery on this page.
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