Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center East
733 Mary Vann Lane · Birmingham, AL · 35215 · 2058541361
132 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Norbert Bennett & Donald Denz
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (5 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.52 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $24,834 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · L May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C May 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2021
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 4, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 31, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 17, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 17, 2019 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 13, 2019
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 17, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| May 13, 2024 | Fine | $4,017 |
| May 13, 2024 | Fine | $5,600 |
| May 13, 2024 | Fine | $5,600 |
| May 13, 2024 | Fine | $5,600 |
| May 13, 2024 | Payment Denial | 54 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015134 · certified since March 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.