South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC in Birmingham, AL has an overall 2-star rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings and 3-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.99 hours per resident per day, slightly below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: August 24, 2023Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9891.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.55
Licensed practical nurses
0.66
Nurse aides
2.77
Weekend nursing
2.96
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.6%17.1%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.9%2.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.1%8.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.7%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.5%12.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—15.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.6%17.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
10.3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.7%9.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.1%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—60%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82%92.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
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 August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents who could safely take their own medicines were allowed to self-administer them. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 554 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited May 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $8,569 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 24, 2023
8 days
Federal fine
Aug 24, 2023
$4,324
Federal fine
Aug 24, 2023
$4,245
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of NHS MANAGEMENT · 43 homes · 2.9 stars avg
Occupancy
72.6 residents on an average day (87% of 83 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
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.