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Fair Haven
1424 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35210
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Fair Haven, in Birmingham, Alabama, is certified for 259 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Alabama median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 5, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 4.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 7.7.
CMS lists 9 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $28K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), close to the Alabama median of 3.9.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Alabama median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 12 | 9 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 4.2 | 10.5 | 7.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 53.2% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $28,470 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (34 in the county, 224 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Alabama average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Jun 2021, 30 Jan 2020.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 16 Jul 2021 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2020 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Mar 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 11 Apr 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,235 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,882 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,529 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,147 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | Fine | $2,797 | |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Fine | $2,447 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $2,098 | |
| 5 Sep 2023 | Fine | $1,748 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alabama average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Alabama median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.3% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.1% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.8% | 20.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Methodist Home For The Aging.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Home For the Aging | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/1967 |
| Methodist Home For the Aging | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/1967 |
| Methodist Home For the Aging | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/1967 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Birmingham | 117 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 9.4 | — | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Baron House of Hueytown | Hueytown | 50 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 18.0 | — | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville | Trussville | 125 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7.2 | $40K | 13 May 2021 |
| Diversicare of Riverchase | Birmingham | 132 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6.8 | — | 1 Jul 2021 |
| East Glen | Birmingham | 108 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6.5 | — | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Greenbriar At the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit | Birmingham | 95 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6.3 | — | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Kirkwood By the River | Birmingham | 61 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 13.1 | — | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | Birmingham | 113 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 9.7 | — | 17 Apr 2024 |
All 34 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Fair Haven been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alabama median is 9 per facility.
Has Fair Haven been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $28K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fair Haven compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Alabama median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fair Haven?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Methodist Home For the Aging and Methodist Home For the Aging. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fair Haven last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Jun 2021; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Jun 2021.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.