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

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

0.40

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.83

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.36

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.50 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.59

All reported nurse hours · state 3.91 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.23

RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.17

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.29 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.26

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.36 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.02

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.43

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.86

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.27

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

56%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

48%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,327

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

Performance score

50.19

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0043

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

5.43

Baseline 20.56% · Performance 18.92% · Measure score 5.43 · Achievement 5.43 · Improvement 4.16

Healthcare-associated infections

6.19

Baseline 9.62% · Performance 6.53% · Measure score 6.19 · Achievement 4.38 · Improvement 6.19

Total nurse turnover

5.91

Baseline 73.44% · Performance 42.28% · Measure score 5.91 · Achievement 5.24 · Improvement 5.91

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.54

Baseline 4.25 hours · Performance 3.8 hours · Measure score 2.54 · Achievement 2.54 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.93%
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 107 · Observed rate 11.21% · Lower 95% interval 7.99%
Discharge to community 42.25%
50.57%
8.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 65 · Observed rate 32.31% · Lower 95% interval 29.67%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.93
1.02
0.1 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 98.57%
95.27%
3.3 pts better
Numerator 69 · Denominator 70
Falls with major injury 1.43%
0.77%
0.7 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 70
Discharge self-care score 61.54%
53.69%
7.9 pts better
Numerator 32 · Denominator 52
Discharge mobility score 38.46%
50.94%
12.5 pts worse
Numerator 20 · Denominator 52
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 7.14%
2.29%
4.8 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 70 · Adjusted rate 5.32%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.53%
7.12%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 53 · Observed rate 3.77% · Lower 95% interval 3.34%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 157
Staff flu vaccination coverage 28.04%
42%
14 pts worse
Numerator 30 · Denominator 107
Discharge function score 53.85%
56.45%
2.6 pts worse
Numerator 28 · Denominator 52
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 13.64%
25.2%
11.6 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 44

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 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 98.1% · Q2 99.4% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 99.1%
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 · 4Q avg 100.0%
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 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 6.0% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 5.3% · 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 6.9% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 3.2%
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 · Q1 6.4% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 5.7% · 4Q avg 4.5%
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 · Q1 28.1% · Q2 28.1% · Q3 31.2% · Q4 30.5% · 4Q avg 29.5%
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 · Q1 16.5% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 18.1% · Q4 17.6% · 4Q avg 16.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
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 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 14.4% · Q2 20.4% · Q3 16.5% · Q4 21.8% · 4Q avg 18.3%
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 · Q1 5.7% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 8.8% · 4Q avg 8.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 83.5% · Q2 82.0% · Q3 86.3% · Q4 84.5% · 4Q avg 84.2%
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 · Adjusted 8.8% · Observed 9.4% · Expected 11.9% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 4.2% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 86.4%
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 · Adjusted 33.7% · Observed 32.1% · Expected 22.7% · Used in QM five-star

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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