The Healthcare Center of Eastview

Name: The Healthcare Center of Eastview
Address: 7755 FOURTH AVENUE SOUTH, Birmingham, AL, 35206, US
Telephone: 2058330146

7755 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206 · Jefferson County · 92 certified beds · avg 75 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967

Part of chain: THE ENSIGN GROUP (342 facilities, chain avg rating 3.2★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.42

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

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

⚠ 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.

All citations in the current public record (8)

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
May 16, 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
Sep 13, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Sep 13, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Sep 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Sep 13, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Feb 20, 2020	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.
Jan 24, 2019	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Jan 24, 2019	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 increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	2	F
2020	1	D
2023	4	F
2024	1	D

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)

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

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)	3.42	4.43	3.95	bottom 5% in Alabama; bottom 33% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.66	0.74	0.69	bottom 38% in Alabama; top 41% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.94	3.73	3.50	bottom 6% in Alabama; bottom 28% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.43	0.36	0.48	top 26% in Alabama; top 43% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	36.2	46.9	45.8	top 19% in Alabama; top 27% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	14.3	39.5	42.9	top 7% in Alabama; top 7% 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 3.39, RN 0.65, weekend 2.92. Staffing rating: 3/5.

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: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Individual · changed ownership in the last 12 months

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Southstone Healthcare LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	05/01/2025
7755 4th Avenue S Al LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2025
Albrechtsen, Tyler	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2025
Burnam, Soon	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2025
Burnam, Soon	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2025
Ensign Services INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2025
Fennell, Ricky	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2025
Fennell, Ricky	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2025
Fennell, Ricky	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2025
Keetch, Chad	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2011
Port, Barry	Individual	Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/08/2025
Sato, Ami	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2025
Wilson, Hunter	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2025
Wilson, Hunter	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	05/01/2025
Wilson, Hunter	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2025
Wilson, Hunter	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
"How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
"Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"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
St Martin's in the Pines	2.3 mi	Irondale, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Fair Haven	2.5 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
East Glen	3.8 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center	4.6 mi	Birmingham, AL	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Kirkwood by the River	5.0 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	4/5
Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit	5.1 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	5.3 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★★☆☆	2/5
Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	5.6 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center	6.1 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★☆☆☆	1/5
South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	6.2 mi	Birmingham, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015014.

The Care File

Visit checklist — The Healthcare Center of Eastview

7755 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206 · 2058330146

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "Can I see where garbage is stored and how often it's removed?"
☐ "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
☐ "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "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 015014 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)