The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited June 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
FAIR HAVEN
BIRMINGHAM, AL · Medicare-certified · 259 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Fair Haven (Birmingham, AL) has a 3-star overall rating, with average health inspection results, a 2-star staffing rating, and a 4-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.38 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included garbage disposal, infection control, and care planning.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.3824 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 17, 2021Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3824.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.24
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 3.25
- Weekend nursing
- 3.99
Hours per resident per day.
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
12.7%14.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%1.5%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%4.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.8%5.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.8%15.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
26.4%15.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.2%21.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.6%0.5%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.8%1%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.3%11.9%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
—89.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
68.4%92.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.1%94.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2019 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited June 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited June 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited January 2020 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 10 fines · $31,615 in total fines.
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 30, 2023
- $4,235
Federal fine
Oct 23, 2023
- $3,882
Federal fine
Oct 17, 2023
- $3,529
Federal fine
Oct 10, 2023
- $3,147
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2023
- $2,797
Federal fine
Sep 25, 2023
- $2,447
Federal fine
Sep 18, 2023
- $2,098
Federal fine
Sep 11, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 242.8 residents on an average day (94% of 259 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 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.