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Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

881 3RD Street Northeast, Alabaster, AL 35007 · Shelby County

Rehab Select is an inpatient rehabilitation and long-term care facility with four locations in Alabama.

2.0CMS overall rating(205) 620-8500 Visit website ↗

Fair

Haven Scout Score

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

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 99% full (130 of 131 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Alabaster

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Alabaster, AL, with 131 certified beds and an average of about 130 residents per day. It operates as part of the Rehab Select network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.86 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.36 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.86 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Alabaster options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 131
Avg. residents/day: 130
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Rehab Select
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 015411

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

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: 4.86; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.36; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 62.2%; 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: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2022-06-16
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2022-06-16Severity 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.

2022-06-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

2022-06-16Severity 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.

2019-12-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2019-12-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

2019-12-12Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2018-10-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library

Location

881 3RD Street Northeast, Alabaster, 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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3.8

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Common questions about Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

How much does Shelby Ridge Nursing Home cost?

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Alabaster, 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 Shelby Ridge Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Shelby Ridge Nursing Home 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Shelby Ridge Nursing Home?

Staff provide about 4.86 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Shelby Ridge Nursing Home?

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2022-06-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Shelby Ridge Nursing Home have availability?

Typically 99% full (130 of 131 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 Shelby Ridge Nursing Home offer?

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home in Alabaster, AL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 131 beds.

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