Fair Haven
1424 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 · (205) 956-4150
Non profit - Corporation · 259 certified beds
Fair Haven has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2021, found 3 citations (the Alabama average is 4). It was fined 7 times in the last three years, $24,624 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 17, 2021 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.June 17, 2021 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 17, 2021 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 17, 2021 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $4,587October 30, 2023
- Fine of $4,235October 23, 2023
- Fine of $3,882October 17, 2023
- Fine of $3,529October 10, 2023
- Fine of $3,147October 2, 2023
- Fine of $2,797September 25, 2023
- Fine of $2,447September 18, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Alabama average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.38 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.24 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.25 | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 259 |
| Average residents per day | 242.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Birmingham · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Kirkwood by the River Birmingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Riverchase Birmingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- East Glen Birmingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit Birmingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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