Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

881 3rd Street Northeast · Alabaster, AL · 35007 · 2056208500

131 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Rehab Select

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

62% 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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 69
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 34
Context 5% 85

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.863.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.360.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.11≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year62%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (7 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D June 16, 2022

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

    Corrected July 11, 2022 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 16, 2022

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

    Corrected July 11, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F June 16, 2022

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 11, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2019

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

    Corrected January 16, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2019

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

    Corrected January 16, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 16, 2020 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 26, 2018

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

    Corrected November 30, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015411 · certified since January 10, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.