4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Birmingham, AL
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
7755 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
(205) 833-0146
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
92
Certified beds
Average residents
64
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Ball Healthcare Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.66
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.70
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.54
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.23
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
60%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
59%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
2.0
1.3 pts better
|
1.9
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
1.8
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 60.1% |
91.3%
31.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
33.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.3% |
94.8%
3.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.2% |
3.4%
2.2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
5.3%
5.3 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 35.7% |
24.9%
10.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
16.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.3% |
22.8%
8.5 pts better
|
16.7%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 11.2% |
14.8%
3.6 pts better
|
16.3%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.9% |
13.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
2.6%
2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 1.4% |
13.5%
12.1 pts better
|
19.8%
18.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.1% |
5.7%
4.4 pts worse
|
5.1%
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 38.6% |
84.3%
45.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
43.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.1%
2.1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-10-17
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2023-10-17
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-10-17
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-10-17
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2023-10-17
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-10-17
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2020-03-30
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2020-03-30
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-03-30
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2020-03-30
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2020-03-30
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-03-09
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-03-09
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-03-09
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2019-03-09
Inspection history
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-03
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-10-13
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-10-13
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-10-13
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-03-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-02-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-02-28
Penalties and ownership
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