The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
Nursing Home · Alabaster, AL
CMS certification number015144
Contact & location
850 9TH Street, NorthwestAlabaster, AL 35007
Shelby County
- Phone
- (205) 663-3859
- ZIP code
- 35007 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 198
- Residents per day
- 185.0 (93% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Alabaster Opco, LLC
- Medicare certified since
- June 1, 1976
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.53 (state 3.88 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.27 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.25 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.25 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.6 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 66.7 (state 39.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 25, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 4.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 9 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-29 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-09-29 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-05-03 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-05-03 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-05-03 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. F0559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-05-03 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-01-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-25 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-22 |
| 2022-10-14 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-18 |
| 2022-10-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-18 |
| 2022-10-14 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-11-18 |
| 2022-04-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-12 |
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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $16,801 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-03 | Payment Denial | 90 days payment denial |
| 2024-05-03 | Fine | $8,401 |
| 2024-05-03 | Fine | $8,400 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| BMJ Saltaire, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 16% | |
| Rock Hill Acquisition III LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 75% | |
| Lally, Thomas (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 25% | |
| Litt, Alan (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 25% | |
| Litt, Jonathan (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 25% | |
| Borenstein, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lally, Thomas (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Litt, Alan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Litt, Jonathan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Miller, Jessica (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek?
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek has a 3-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 The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek have?
It has 198 certified beds and cares for about 185 residents per day.
Has The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $16,801 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek?
(205) 663-3859. The facility is located at 850 9TH Street, Northwest, Alabaster, AL 35007.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.