Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1250 Jeff Germany Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35214 (opens Google Maps) · Jefferson County · (205) 796-0214· 117 certified beds · avg 109 residents/day · certified since Jul 26, 2001 · 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: BALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES (9 facilities, chain avg rating 2.4★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Dec 14, 2022

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.72

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · 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.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 9 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Dec 14, 2022F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
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
Dec 14, 2022D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. F-0580
Dec 14, 2022D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition. F-0638

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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
Dec 14, 2022	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	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
Dec 14, 2022	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · F-0580
Dec 14, 2022	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition. · F-0638
Dec 14, 2022	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. · F-0656
Dec 14, 2022	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
Dec 14, 2022	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. · F-0695
Dec 14, 2022	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide timely, quality laboratory tests to meet residents' needs. · F-0770
Dec 14, 2022	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
Dec 12, 2019	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	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

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 8).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2019

2022

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2019	1	0	E
2022	8	0	F

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.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityAlabama averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

3.72

4.43

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.55

0.74

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

3.13

3.73

3.50

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)	3.72	4.43	3.95	bottom 14% in Alabama; bottom 48% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.55	0.74	0.69	bottom 22% in Alabama; bottom 45% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.13	3.73	3.50	bottom 15% in Alabama; bottom 38% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.22	0.36	0.48	bottom 21% in Alabama; bottom 17% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	56.3	46.9	45.8	bottom 21% in Alabama; bottom 22% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	64.3	39.5	42.9	bottom 11% in Alabama; bottom 16% 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 3.23, RN 0.48, weekend 2.72.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.23 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

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: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Costs & payment

Price evidence · separate from quality

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Who owns this facility

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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 - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Ball, Clarence	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/06/1995
Ball Healthcare Service, INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2001
Ball, Clarence	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/06/1995
Carter, Jacqueline	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2021
Hall, Matthew	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2014

All 5 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.

Other facilities in the same chain

CMS lists this facility under the chain Ball Healthcare Services — 9 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.

Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center — Selma, AL · overall 2/5abuse
Magnolia Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center — Tuskegee, AL · overall 1/5
Monroe Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center — Monroeville, AL · overall 1/5
Orchard Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center — Hayneville, AL · overall 4/5
Roanoke Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center — Roanoke, AL · overall 2/5
Robertsdale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Ctr — Robertsdale, AL · overall 2/5
Twin Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center — Mobile, AL · overall 4/5
Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center — Birmingham, AL · overall 4/5

Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
"If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
"How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"How quickly are lab tests done and results acted on when a resident's doctor orders them?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Alabama midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 56% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 33 within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr LLC	1.8 mi	Birmingham, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	5.0 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	2/5
Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	5.6 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	2/5
Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	5.7 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	5.9 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★★☆	4/5
Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center	6.8 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove	6.9 mi	Pleasant Grove, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Caregivers of Pleasant Grove, INC	6.9 mi	Pleasant Grove, AL	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	7.5 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Magnolia Ridge	7.6 mi	Gardendale, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuseSFF
Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center	7.7 mi	Birmingham, AL	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit	7.9 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Other facilities in the same county

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.

Diversicare of Bessemer — Bessemer, AL · overall 1/5
Diversicare of Riverchase — Birmingham, AL · overall 3/5
East Glen — Birmingham, AL · overall 3/5
Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center — Birmingham, AL · overall 1/5
Fair Haven — Birmingham, AL · overall 3/5
Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility — Birmingham, AL · overall 2/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015445.

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Visit checklist — Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1250 Jeff Germany Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35214 · (205) 796-0214

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
☐ "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
☐ "How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "How quickly are lab tests done and results acted on when a resident's doctor orders them?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Alabama midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 56% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 015445 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)