Alabaster, AL

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

881 3rd Street Northeast, Alabaster, AL

(205) 620-8500

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

131

Certified beds

Average residents

125

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Rehab Select

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1991-01-10

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

5 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.39

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.39

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

3.41

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.50 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

5.20

All reported nurse hours · state 3.91 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.78

RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.53

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.27

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.36 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.43

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.70

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.25

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

61%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

60%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

4,135

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

41.15

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9941

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

1.47

Baseline 18.67% · Performance 20.75% · Measure score 1.47 · Achievement 1.47 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

6.94

Baseline 5.54% · Performance 5.76% · Measure score 6.94 · Achievement 6.94 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

1.03

Baseline 67.33% · Performance 60.85% · Measure score 1.03 · Achievement 0.69 · Improvement 1.03

Adjusted total nurse staffing

7.02

Baseline 5.54 hours · Performance 5.08 hours · Measure score 7.02 · Achievement 7.02 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.65%
10.72%
0.1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 78 · Observed rate 10.26% · Lower 95% interval 7%
Discharge to community 47.76%
50.57%
2.8 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 64 · Observed rate 43.75% · Lower 95% interval 37.92%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.04
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 38 · Denominator 38
Falls with major injury 2.63%
0.77%
1.9 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 38
Discharge self-care score 51.85%
53.69%
1.8 pts worse
Numerator 14 · Denominator 27
Discharge mobility score 22.22%
50.94%
28.7 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 27
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 2.63%
2.29%
0.3 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 38 · Adjusted rate 2.85%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 5.76%
7.12%
1.4 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 44 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 3.21%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 17.39%
8.2%
9.2 pts better
Numerator 36 · Denominator 207
Staff flu vaccination coverage 6.91%
42%
35.1 pts worse
Numerator 23 · Denominator 333
Discharge function score 29.63%
56.45%
26.8 pts worse
Numerator 8 · Denominator 27
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 13.04%
25.2%
12.2 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 23

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
2.0
0.4 pts worse
1.9
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.7
1.8
1.9 pts worse
1.8
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.7 · Observed 3.6 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.2%
91.3%
4.9 pts better
93.4%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.5% · Q2 94.8% · Q3 98.3% · Q4 97.2% · 4Q avg 96.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.3%
94.8%
0.5 pts worse
95.5%
1.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
3.4%
1.4 pts better
3.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.2%
1.3%
1.9 pts worse
11.4%
8.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.9% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.8%
5.3%
3.5 pts worse
5.4%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 8.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.7%
24.9%
4.2 pts better
19.6%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.2% · Q2 21.6% · Q3 19.8% · Q4 21.1% · 4Q avg 20.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.7%
22.8%
1.1 pts better
16.7%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.0% · Q2 30.1% · Q3 16.2% · Q4 11.4% · 4Q avg 21.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.7%
0.6%
0.1 pts worse
0.1%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 0.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 22.1%
14.8%
7.3 pts worse
16.3%
5.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.4% · Q2 39.3% · Q3 13.4% · Q4 20.1% · 4Q avg 22.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.9%
13.4%
2.5 pts better
14.9%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.3% · Q2 10.5% · Q3 12.9% · Q4 13.6% · 4Q avg 10.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
1.3%
0.8 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.2%
2.6%
0.6 pts worse
1.7%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 7.8%
13.5%
5.7 pts better
19.8%
12 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 10.4% · Q3 3.2% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 7.8%
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 · Q1 8.0% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 8.9% · 4Q avg 10.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.3%
84.3%
About the same
81.7%
2.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 73.3% · Q2 79.0% · Q3 91.0% · Q4 95.2% · 4Q avg 84.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 18.6%
11.5%
7.1 pts worse
12.0%
6.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.6% · Observed 21.6% · Expected 13.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
2.1%
1.8 pts better
1.6%
1.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.6%
80.3%
3.7 pts worse
79.7%
3.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 76.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 30.2%
24.5%
5.7 pts worse
23.9%
6.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 30.2% · Observed 32.4% · Expected 25.6% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2022-06-16 · Fire 2022-06-16

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-12-12 · Fire 2019-12-12

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-10-26 · Fire 2018-10-26

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-16

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2022-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-16

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-16

K343 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Corrected 2022-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-16

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2020-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-12

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2020-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-12

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2020-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-26

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2018-12-06

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2023-04-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-16

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2022-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-16

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-12

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2020-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-12

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2020-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2020-01-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-10-26

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2018-11-30

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Schmidt, Christopher

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 5 facilities 2005-01-01
Davis, Khaley

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-12-01
Emfinger, Julie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-12-01
Lee, Lawrence

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2005-01-01
Schmidt Wallace Healthcare Management Company Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 5 facilities 2001-10-10
Schmidt, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2005-01-01
Schmidt, Christopher

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2004-12-29
Schmidt, Christopher

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2005-01-01
Stephenson, Tammy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2013-01-01
Stephenson, Tammy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2013-01-01
Stephenson, Tammy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2006-09-29

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