33 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (6 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Gardendale, AL
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $392,125 in total fines with 33 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
420 Dean Drive, Gardendale, AL
(205) 631-8709
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
148
Certified beds
Average residents
99
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Genesis Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1976-01-16
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
193 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.49
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.99
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.32
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.50 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.80
All reported nurse hours · state 3.91 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.48
RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.27
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.20
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.36 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.06
Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.52
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.07
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.28
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
88%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
8,341
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
27.05
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9844
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
3.81
Baseline 22.88% · Performance 20.36% · Measure score 3.81 · Achievement 2.31 · Improvement 3.81
Healthcare-associated infections
3.34
Baseline 7.01% · Performance 6.83% · Measure score 3.34 · Achievement 3.34 · Improvement 0.36
Total nurse turnover
3.67
Baseline 63.58% · Performance 48.67% · Measure score 3.67 · Achievement 3.67 · Improvement 3.35
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.65 hours · Performance 3.03 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.75% |
10.72%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 71 · Observed rate 12.68% · Lower 95% interval 7.25% |
| Discharge to community | 56.65% |
50.57%
6.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 68 · Observed rate 47.06% · Lower 95% interval 43.61% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.98 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 97.3% |
95.27%
2 pts better
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 37 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 37 |
| Discharge self-care score | 50% |
53.69%
3.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 26 |
| Discharge mobility score | 26.92% |
50.94%
24 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 26 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 8.11% |
2.29%
5.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 37 · Adjusted rate 7.93% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.84% |
7.12%
0.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 29 · Observed rate 6.9% · Lower 95% interval 3.83% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.44% |
8.2%
5.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 123 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 7.86% |
42%
34.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 229 |
| Discharge function score | 26.92% |
56.45%
29.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 7 · Denominator 26 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 0% |
25.2%
25.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 20 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
2.0
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.2 |
1.8
1.4 pts worse
|
1.8
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.2 · Observed 3.2 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.7% |
91.3%
10.6 pts worse
|
93.4%
12.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 78.0% · Q2 80.8% · Q3 80.6% · Q4 83.6% · 4Q avg 80.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.4% |
94.8%
0.6 pts better
|
95.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% |
3.4%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 7.2% |
1.3%
5.9 pts worse
|
11.4%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 15.3% · Q3 7.2% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 7.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.4% |
5.3%
2.9 pts better
|
5.4%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 13.4% |
24.9%
11.5 pts better
|
19.6%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.9% · Q2 14.8% · Q3 12.1% · Q4 12.9% · 4Q avg 13.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.5% |
22.8%
11.3 pts better
|
16.7%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.2% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 17.1% · 4Q avg 11.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 1.4% |
0.6%
0.8 pts worse
|
0.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.0% |
14.8%
0.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.6% · Q2 15.9% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 26.3% · 4Q avg 15.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.7% |
13.4%
0.7 pts better
|
14.9%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.6% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 14.0% · Q4 14.9% · 4Q avg 12.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
1.3%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.2% |
2.6%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.8% |
13.5%
12.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.2% · Q2 23.4% · Q3 24.3% · Q4 32.5% · 4Q avg 25.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.4% |
5.7%
0.3 pts better
|
5.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 14.8% |
84.3%
69.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
66.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.3% · Q2 14.0% · Q3 17.1% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 14.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.3% |
11.5%
4.2 pts better
|
12.0%
4.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.3% · Observed 7.5% · Expected 11.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% |
2.1%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 12.5% |
80.3%
67.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
67.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 12.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.5% |
24.5%
5 pts better
|
23.9%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.5% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 24.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (6 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-04-09
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-10
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-10
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-01-14
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2020-01-14
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2020-01-14
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2020-01-14
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2020-01-14
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2018-11-28
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2018-11-28
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2018-11-28
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2018-11-28
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2018-11-28
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2018-11-28
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2018-11-28
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2018-11-28
Inspection history
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-07-08
Health
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected 2025-07-08
Health
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-07-08
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-08
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-08
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-07-08
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-04
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-08-21
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-04-17
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-01-09
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2020-01-09
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2020-01-09
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2020-01-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-01-09
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-11-22
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2018-11-22
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2018-11-22
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2018-11-22
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-11-22
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $392,125
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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