Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Fair Haven

1424 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 · Jefferson County

Our staff at Fair Haven is dedicated to creating the ideal living environment for both independent living and assisted living residents. Residents who desire an independent living experience will find new residences, complete with all the luxuries of home. Those who need the added assistance of assisted living find se…

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 92% full (238 of 259 beds occupied on an average day).

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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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham

Fair Haven is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Birmingham, AL, with 259 certified beds and an average of about 238 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.30 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 59.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 10 federal fines totaling $31,615 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.40 hrs/resident/day)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•$31,615 in federal fines

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 259
Avg. residents/day: 238
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 015076

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

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$7,990–$9,670/mo (median $8,600)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,390–$6,190/mo (median $4,720)	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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.40; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.30; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 59.3%; 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): 3
Federal fines: 10 ($31,615)
Total penalties: 10
Last standard survey: 2021-06-17
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2021-06-17Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

2021-06-17Severity 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.

2021-06-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2020-01-30Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2020-01-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

2020-01-30Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2020-01-30Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2020-01-30Severity 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.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2023-10-30	Fine	$4,587
2023-10-23	Fine	$4,235
2023-10-17	Fine	$3,882
2023-10-10	Fine	$3,529
2023-10-02	Fine	$3,147
2023-09-25	Fine	$2,797
2023-09-18	Fine	$2,447
2023-09-11	Fine	$2,098

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Chapel / worship services
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

1424 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Fair Haven

How much does Fair Haven cost?

Fair Haven 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 Fair Haven's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Fair Haven 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Fair Haven?

Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 59.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Fair Haven?

Fair Haven has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2021-06-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Fair Haven have availability?

Typically 92% full (238 of 259 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Fair Haven offer?

Fair Haven in Birmingham, AL offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 259 beds.

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