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
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit
2831 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205 · Jefferson County
68
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (90 of 95 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Birmingham
Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Birmingham, AL, with 95 certified beds and an average of about 90 residents per day. It operates as part of the Noland Health network. 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, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.87 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.62 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency 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 nurse staffing (3.87 hrs/resident/day)
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
- 95
- Avg. residents/day
- 90
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Noland Health
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 015446
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 |
| 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.87
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.62
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 46.3%
- 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)
- 1
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2021-04-08
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (6 citations on record — showing the latest 6). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2021-04-08Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2020-02-06Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2020-02-06Severity E — 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.
2018-12-12Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
2018-12-12Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018-12-12Severity C — minimalResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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
- ✓ 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
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Pet friendly
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ Studio apartments
Location
2831 Highland Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit
How much does Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit cost?
Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit 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 Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit?
Staff provide about 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 46.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit?
Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit has 6 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2021-04-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit have availability?
Typically 95% full (90 of 95 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit offer?
Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit in Birmingham, AL offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 95 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
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- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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