The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
850 9th Street, Northwest · Alabaster, AL · 35007 · 2056633859
198 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.54 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $16,801 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 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 February 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 12, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,400 |
| May 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,401 |
| May 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | 90 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015144 · certified since June 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.