3070 Healthy Way, Vestavia, AL 35243 (opens Google Maps) · Jefferson County · (205) 977-7216· 120 certified beds · avg 114 residents/day · certified since Sep 29, 2016 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: NHS MANAGEMENT (43 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)
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Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5 · how star ratings work →
⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Jan 12, 2024 · F-0578 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care.
Why it matters: Ignoring these rights means residents may receive treatments they refused, or miss having their end-of-life wishes respected.
Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Feb 10, 2023 (Past Non-Compliance)
Showing the latest 3 of 17 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · from a complaint F-0578
The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · from a complaint F-0804
The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint F-0550
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · from a complaint · F-0578 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · from a complaint · F-0804 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint · F-0550 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not let a resident help develop and carry out their own plan of care — the written roadmap of the services and support they'll receive, built around their personal goals and preferences. · from a complaint · F-0553 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. · from a complaint · F-0554 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint · F-0656 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint · F-0695 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint · F-0755 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. · F-0814 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · F-0803 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. · F-0693 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. · F-0806 |
| Sep 19, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 16, 2018 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Aug 16, 2018 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 16, 2018 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · F-0582 |
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 8).
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | F |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | J ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
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1 fine totaling $16,801.
Every penalty CMS publishes for this facility in the 3-year window is listed —none excluded. The count and the dollar total come from two different CMS datasets and agree for this facility. Penalties older than the window are dropped by CMS before publication, not by us.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
What these staffing numbers mean →
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.84 | 4.43 | 3.95 | top 25% in Alabama; top 16% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.92 | 0.74 | 0.69 | top 19% in Alabama; top 19% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.04 | 3.73 | 3.50 | top 23% in Alabama; top 22% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.57 | 0.36 | 0.48 | top 14% in Alabama; top 26% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 62.4 | 46.9 | 45.8 | bottom 11% in Alabama; bottom 13% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 51.6 | 39.5 | 42.9 | bottom 25% in Alabama; bottom 32% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.86, RN 0.93, weekend 4.06.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.86 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Price evidence · separate from quality
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How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estes, James | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 51% | 09/15/2011 |
| James N Estes Jr Family Dynasty Tr No 2 | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 18% | 12/27/2012 |
| James Norman Estes Jr Tr | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 6% | 06/30/2013 |
| Jennifer E Agee Family Dynasty Tr No 2 | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 18% | 12/27/2012 |
| Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093 | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 6% | 06/30/2013 |
| Northport Holding Operations, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 09/15/2011 |
| Cahaba River Health Realty, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2016 |
| Estes, James | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/15/2011 |
| Holmes, Letchernique | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| Holmes, Letchernique | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| Long, Phillip | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| Patterson, Derek | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| Patterson, Derek | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| Rasco, Lynn | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Rasco, Lynn | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Regions Bank | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2015 |
| Regions Bank | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2015 |
| Wheeler, John | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2022 |
| Wheeler, John | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2022 |
All 19 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
CMS lists this facility under the chain NHS Management — 43 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 42 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center | 3.1 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Brookdale University Park SNF (al) | 4.0 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Hoover, LLC | 4.4 mi | Hoover, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| South Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 4.5 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Diversicare of Riverchase | 4.7 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit | 5.9 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 6.0 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility | 6.3 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Fair Haven | 6.5 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| St Martin's in the Pines | 6.8 mi | Irondale, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 8.0 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 8.1 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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CMS records place this facility in Jefferson, AL — 34 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015468.
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