St Martin's in the Pines
4941 Montevallo Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 · (205) 956-1831
Non profit - Church related · 128 certified beds
St Martin's in the Pines has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2019, found 2 citations (the Alabama average is 4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 3, 2019 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.October 3, 2019 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.October 3, 2019 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 18, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 18, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.July 18, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Medicare payment denial for 3 daysStarting August 29, 2025
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 | 4.00 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.72 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.56 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.72 | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 58.2% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 128 |
| Average residents per day | 97.8 |
| 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
- Fair Haven Birmingham · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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