Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (49% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Owned by Rock Hill Acquisition III, The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is a nursing home in Alabaster, Alabama, serving residents who need skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. The facility has 198 beds with an occupancy rate of 82%. Residents stay an average of about 214 days due to the mix of residents under short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care.
Short-stay rehabilitation and complex medical care are major areas of focus within the facility. Residents recovering from acute medical events, as well as those managing more complicated health conditions, are part of the population served. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses contribute to that care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple options when arranging coverage.
Alabaster has a Walk Score of 4. Most errands require transportation, and visiting family members generally need a vehicle to reach the facility. The surrounding area is primarily residential.
State inspections have identified concerns involving resident safety and administrative practices. Findings have included staff credentialing and financial oversight. Families touring the facility should ask how those areas are currently managed and what are the measures to address them.
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is administered by Antonio Alonso.
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
| 16 | 17 | This facility has 6% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (16 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 6% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 4 | 4.3 | This facility has 7% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (4 vs. AL avg 4.3).↓ 7% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Sep 2024
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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).
State average: N/A
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 98 | 0 | 98 | 34,740 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 39 | 0 | 39 | 13,772 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 4,648 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 3,936 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,773 | 75 | 82% | 8.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,761 | 80 | 87% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,420 | 68 | 74% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,110 | 80 | 87% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 620 | 62 | 67% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 582 | 71 | 77% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 258 | 35 | 38% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 146 | 12 | 13% | 12.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 2.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
25% 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
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under private pay (49% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Alabaster's city center to The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
| Cypress Cove Center | NH MC SNF | Muscle Shoals (Jackson Heights) | - | 90 | - | 50 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Keller Landing | NH MC SNF | Tuscumbia (South Sheffield) | - | 109 | - | 48 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Aliceville Manor Nursing Home | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Northwest Aliceville | - | 100 | - | 36 | - |
| Kirkwood By the River | NH AL IL MC SNF | Birmingham (Overton) | - | 46 | A+ | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Nw Alabaster | - | 198 | C | 4 | - |
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek's occupancy is 82%.
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is registered as a for-profit in AL.
Antonio Alonso is the administrator of The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek.
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek has 198 beds.
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek in the photo gallery on this page.
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is located at 850 9Th Street Nw, Alabaster, AL 35007.
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