The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK
ALABASTER, AL · Medicare-certified · 198 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Overall, THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK in Alabaster, AL has a 3 out of 5 star rating. Its staffing rating is lower at 2 stars, with reported nurse staffing of 3.53 hours per resident day below the federal benchmark of 4.1; there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect-related issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5268 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: September 29, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5268.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.27
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01
- Nurse aides
- 2.25
- Weekend nursing
- 3.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
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
18.8%16.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6%3.6%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10%6.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.9%7.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.5%9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.1%12%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
31.2%27.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.6%3%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.5%18.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.3%5.6%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%93.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.3%72.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to respect the resident’s right to choose a roommate or spouse and to give written notice before changing the room arrangement. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 559 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,401 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,400 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $16,801 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 90 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 3, 2024
- $8,401
Federal fine
May 3, 2024
- $8,400
Federal fine
May 3, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 25, 2021
Now operated by The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek, previously Ahava Healthcare of Alabaster.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 185 residents on an average day (93% of 198 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 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.