The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited March 2018 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
BIRMINGHAM, AL · Medicare-certified · 117 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER (BIRMINGHAM, AL) is rated 4 out of 5 stars overall, with a 4-star health inspection rating but lower 2-star staffing and quality ratings. Reported nurse staffing is 3.35 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3467 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 22, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3467.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 2.15
- Weekend nursing
- 2.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 21%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.5%21.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
13.6%13.9%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.6%3.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.3%7.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
26.5%14.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.1%15.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.1%1.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%2.4%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.7%5.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—39.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
31.1%31.2%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—53.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
67.4%70.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited April 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited April 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of BALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES · 9 homes · 2.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 108.4 residents on an average day (93% of 117 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.