Columbiana, AL · 63 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Columbiana.
Est. $7,990–$9,670/mo
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Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
1250 Jeff Germany Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35214 · Jefferson County
43
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 91% full (106 of 117 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Birmingham
Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Birmingham, AL, with 117 certified beds and an average of about 106 residents per day. It operates as part of the Ball Healthcare Services network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.39 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.47 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.9%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.39 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Birmingham options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 117
- Avg. residents/day
- 106
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Ball Healthcare Services
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 015445
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,990–$9,670/mo (median $8,600) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Birmingham prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.39
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.47
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 57.9%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 8
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2022-12-14
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2022-12-14Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
2022-12-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2022-12-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
2022-12-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2022-12-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2022-12-14Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2022-12-14Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
2022-12-14Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
1250 Jeff Germany Parkway, Birmingham, AL
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
How much does Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center cost?
Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Birmingham, AL area typically runs $7,990–$9,670 per month (median $8,600, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 57.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2022-12-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 91% full (106 of 117 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offer?
Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Birmingham, AL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 117 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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