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BIRMINGHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER EAST

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedBIRMINGHAM, ALLic. 015134
Signals
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
FINECMS fine: $4,017Source: CMS Penalties
FINECMS fine: $5,600Source: CMS Penalties
VBPLower SNF VBP program ranking (#13,674)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
VBP-THigh nursing staff turnover in VBP period (79%)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
INSPECTMost recent health inspection is more than 2 years oldSource: CMS Provider Information
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About

Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness offers skilled nursing, therapy, and rehabilitation services in a warm, family-like environment. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the facility provides personalized support for short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, and transitional care. With a focus on recovery and independence, residents benefit from a variety of medical and support services designed to help them live safely and comfortably. The facility features spacious private and semi-private rooms, restaurant-style dining, and a beautiful outdoor courtyard.

Amenities
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
Ambulatory Assistance & AccessibilityWheelchair Accessible Facilities
Fitness & Wellness ProgramsSalon Services
Outside AmenitiesGarden
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Medicare overall
2/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
2.22 total HPRDRN 0.29 · weekend 87%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
5 inspections22 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 015134

Overall: 2/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 1/5 · QM: 5/5

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Recent inspections
Health surveyMay 2024 · CMS9 deficiencies
  • F-554SS DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
  • F-578SS JHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
  • F-602SS DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
  • F-678SS JProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
  • F-725SS JProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
  • F-726SS JEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
  • F-755SS DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
  • F-851SS CElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
  • F-867SS LSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Fire safetyMay 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL3 deficiencies
  • K-324SS DProvide properly protected cooking facilities.
  • K-353SS FInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-918SS DHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Health surveyApr 2021 · CMS2 deficiencies
  • F-558SS DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
  • F-600SS DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Health surveyMar 2019 · CMS3 deficiencies
  • F-732SS CPost nurse staffing information every day.
  • F-812SS FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-880SS DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Fire safetyMar 2019 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL5 deficiencies
  • K-353SS EInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-355SS FProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
  • K-363SS DInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
  • K-372SS DEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
  • K-920SS EEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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Ownership

Operated by NORBERT BENNETT & DONALD DENZ (privately held) since 1976.

Contact

733 MARY VANN LANE
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35215

2058541361highlandsrehabilitation.com
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