The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

Name: The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
Address: 850 9TH STREET, NORTHWEST, Alabaster, AL, 35007, US
Telephone: 2056633859

850 9th Street, Northwest, Alabaster, AL 35007 · Shelby County · 198 certified beds · avg 185 residents/day · certified since Jun 1, 1976

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$16,801

Fines, last 3 years

3.98

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

⚠ 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 self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · May 3, 2024 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.

Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Aug 30, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · May 3, 2024 · F-0602 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds.

Why it matters: Residents can lose money, jewelry, or cherished possessions to theft or misuse.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Aug 30, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (13)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Sep 29, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Sep 29, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
May 3, 2024	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
May 3, 2024	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint
May 3, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to share a room with their spouse or a roommate of their choosing, or moved residents to a different room without written notice beforehand. · from a complaint
May 3, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · from a complaint
Jan 25, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · from a complaint
Jan 25, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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
Jan 25, 2024	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · from a complaint
Oct 14, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it.
Oct 14, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Oct 14, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Apr 7, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (3 → 3).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2022	4	0	D
2024	9	2	G ▲

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)

2 fines totaling $16,801, plus 1 Medicare payment denial period.

Date	Type	Amount / length
May 3, 2024	Fine	$8,400
May 3, 2024	Fine	$8,401
May 3, 2024	Payment Denial	90 days from Jun 1, 2024

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

Measure	This facility	Alabama avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.98	4.43	3.95	bottom 23% in Alabama; top 40% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.31	0.74	0.69	bottom 1% in Alabama; bottom 10% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.67	3.73	3.50	bottom 47% in Alabama; top 35% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.28	0.36	0.48	bottom 35% in Alabama; bottom 27% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	44.6	46.9	45.8	top 41% in Alabama; top 49% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	66.7	39.5	42.9	bottom 10% in Alabama; bottom 15% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, 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 3.53, RN 0.27, weekend 3.25. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
BMJ Saltaire, LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	16%	08/02/2023
Lally, Thomas	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	25%	09/15/2021
Litt, Alan	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	25%	09/15/2021
Litt, Jonathan	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	25%	09/15/2021
Rock Hill Acquisition III LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	75%	10/25/2021
Borenstein, Joseph	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/25/2021
Diversicare Management Services LP.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2023
Lally, Thomas	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/15/2021
Litt, Alan	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/15/2021
Litt, Jonathan	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/15/2021
Miller, Jessica	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/03/2023

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"How do you handle room assignments and roommate requests, and do residents get advance written notice before any move?"
"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
"How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Shelby Ridge Nursing Home	1.0 mi	Alabaster, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility	8.0 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Diversicare of Riverchase	8.8 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility	9.9 mi	Bessemer, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
South Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	10.5 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Hoover, LLC	10.8 mi	Hoover, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Diversicare of Bessemer	12.4 mi	Bessemer, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Plantation Manor Nursing Home	12.9 mi	MC Calla, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River	13.2 mi	Vestavia, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Stonehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center	13.8 mi	Bessemer, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center	13.9 mi	Bessemer, AL	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	14.2 mi	Columbiana, AL	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015144.

The Care File

Visit checklist — The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

850 9th Street, Northwest, Alabaster, AL 35007 · 2056633859

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $16,801

Most serious findings on record:

▲ May 3, 2024 (F-0600, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
▲ May 3, 2024 (F-0602, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "How do you handle room assignments and roommate requests, and do residents get advance written notice before any move?"
☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
☐ "How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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 015144 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)