Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

St Martin's in the Pines

4941 Montevallo Road, Irondale, AL 35210 · Jefferson County

St. Martin in the Pines, a Diversicare Transitional Care Community, offers independent senior living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, short stay rehab, and hospice in Birmingham, AL.

1.0CMS overall rating(205) 956-1831 Visit website ↗

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 75% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

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St Martin's in the Pines is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Irondale, AL, with 128 certified beds and an average of about 95 residents per day. It operates as part of the Diversicare Healthcare 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 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.38 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.72 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.38 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating

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

At a glance

Certified beds: 128
Avg. residents/day: 95
Ownership: Non profit - Church related
Part of a chain: Diversicare Healthcare
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 015433

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: 4.38; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.72; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 62%; 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): 5
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2019-10-03
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (13 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-07-18Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-07-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-07-18Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

2019-10-03Severity E — 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.

2019-10-03Severity 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.

2018-09-26Severity 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.

2018-09-26Severity D — 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.

2017-08-24Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

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
2025-07-18	Payment denial	—

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

Location

4941 Montevallo Road, Irondale, 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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Common questions about St Martin's in the Pines

How much does St Martin's in the Pines cost?

St Martin's in the Pines does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Irondale, 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 St Martin's in the Pines's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates St Martin's in the Pines 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at St Martin's in the Pines?

Staff provide about 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 62% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at St Martin's in the Pines?

St Martin's in the Pines has 13 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2019-10-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does St Martin's in the Pines have availability?

Typically 75% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does St Martin's in the Pines offer?

St Martin's in the Pines in Irondale, AL offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 128 beds.

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