Alabaster, AL

The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $16,801 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

850 9th Street, Northwest, Alabaster, AL

(205) 663-3859

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

198

Certified beds

Average residents

182

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-06-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.40

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.83

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.36

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.17

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

56%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

48%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
2.0
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.8
0.6 pts better
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
91.3%
7.8 pts better
93.4%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.8%
5.2 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.3%
3.4%
1.9 pts worse
3.3%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.5%
5.3%
0.8 pts better
5.4%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 29.5%
24.9%
4.6 pts worse
19.6%
9.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.2%
22.8%
6.6 pts better
16.7%
0.5 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 6.2%
14.8%
8.6 pts better
16.3%
10.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.3%
13.4%
8.1 pts better
14.9%
9.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.7%
1.3%
0.6 pts better
1.0%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
2.6%
1.2 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 18.3%
13.5%
4.8 pts worse
19.8%
1.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.3%
5.7%
2.6 pts worse
5.1%
3.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.2%
84.3%
0.1 pts worse
81.7%
2.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.8%
11.5%
2.7 pts better
12.0%
3.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
2.1%
1.7 pts worse
1.6%
2.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.4%
80.3%
6.1 pts better
79.7%
6.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 33.7%
24.5%
9.2 pts worse
23.9%
9.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-01-25 · Fire 2024-01-25

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-10-14 · Fire 2022-10-14

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (5 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-04-07 · Fire 2022-04-07

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-03-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-03-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-03-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-14

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-11-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-14

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2022-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-14

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-14

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-11-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-14

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-11-24

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-29

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-05-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-29

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-10-18

G · Actual harm 2024-05-03

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-08-30

G · Actual harm 2024-05-03

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-08-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Corrected 2024-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-03

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2024-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-02-22

C · Minimal harm 2024-01-25

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2024-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-14

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-14

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2022-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-10-14

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2022-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-05-12

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,400 2024-05-03

Fine

Fine · fine $8,400

Fine

$8,401 2024-05-03

Fine

Fine · fine $8,401

Fine

$0 2024-05-03

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-06-01 · 90 days

90 day denial

Ownership

Rock Hill Acquisition Iii LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

75% 1 facilities 2021-10-25
Lally, Thomas

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 1 facilities 2021-09-15
Litt, Alan

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 1 facilities 2021-09-15
Litt, Jonathan

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 1 facilities 2021-09-15
Bmj Saltaire, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

16% 1 facilities 2023-08-02
Borenstein, Joseph

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-10-25
Diversicare Management Services LP.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 38 facilities 2023-05-01
Lally, Thomas

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-09-15
Litt, Alan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-09-15
Litt, Jonathan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-09-15
Miller, Jessica

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-01-03

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