Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Nursing Home · Birmingham, AL

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number015134

Contact & location

733 Mary Vann Lane
Birmingham, AL 35215
Jefferson County
Phone
(205) 854-1361
ZIP code
35215 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
132
Residents per day
116.7 (88% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
March 1, 1976
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
2.87 (state 3.88 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.37 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.75 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.75 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.28 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
55.7 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
54.5 (state 39.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 13, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 4.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-05-13 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-13 Honor 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-13 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-13 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-13 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-13 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-13 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-13 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2024-05-13 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-05
2021-04-20 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-04
2021-04-20 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-03-31
2019-03-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-17
2019-03-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-17
2019-03-13 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-17

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

6 penalties in the last three years, including $24,834 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-05-13Payment Denial54 days payment denial
2024-05-13Fine$5,600
2024-05-13Fine$5,600
2024-05-13Fine$5,600
2024-05-13Fine$4,017
2024-05-13Fine$4,017

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?

Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Alabama.

How many beds does Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center have?

It has 132 certified beds and cares for about 117 residents per day.

Has Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 6 penalties totaling $24,834 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?

(205) 854-1361. The facility is located at 733 Mary Vann Lane, Birmingham, AL 35215.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.