Fair Haven
1424 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 · (205) 956-4150 · CMS certification number 015076
Fair Haven is a 259-bed nonprofit nursing home in Birmingham, Alabama, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 11 health citations.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Alabama average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 3 | 4.0 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.75 | 3.90 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 46.8% |
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3.0 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 259 (about 234 residents a day) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Last standard inspection | June 17, 2021 |
Inspection history
11 citations from 3 inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
June 17, 2021 3 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0814 · severity code E · corrected Jul 16, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0656 · severity code D · corrected Jul 16, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected Jul 16, 2021
January 30, 2020 5 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Mar 5, 2020
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0661 · severity code D · corrected Mar 5, 2020
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Mar 5, 2020
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service
Tag F0761 · severity code D · corrected Mar 5, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code D · corrected Mar 5, 2020
March 7, 2019 3 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Apr 11, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0641 · severity code D · corrected Apr 11, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected Apr 11, 2019
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| Oct 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,882 |
Covers roughly the last three years, as CMS publishes them.
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Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 9, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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