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C
Below Standard

MAGNOLIA RIDGE

420 DEAN DRIVE · GARDENDALE, AL 35071

2056318709 · For profit - Corporation

148 beds98.6 residents170 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
B
Good
Total Staff
C
Below Standard
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✗RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

MAGNOLIA RIDGE receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 4.0581 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has RN staffing of 0.5463 HPRD, below the recommended 0.75. It is 0.16 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 18.86% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (2% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have been trending upward over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (3)

⚠️Had 1 day with zero registered nurse hours this quarter. While below the 4-day threshold for an auto 1-star rating, any zero-RN day is a concern.
⚠️RN staffing (0.5463 HPRD) is below the research-recommended minimum of 0.75 HPRD. This means less clinical oversight per resident.
📊Staffing levels are highly variable day to day (consistency score: 1.2571). This means the care experience can be very different depending on the day.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Low agency staff usage (2%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
Total Nurse HPRD
4.0581hrs/resident/day▲ 0.16
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.5463hrs/resident/day▼ 0.14
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
18.86%
4.2866 weekday → 3.4781 weekend
Agency Staff
2%
10.02% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
1days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.1663hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
1.0496hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
1.2571std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Jefferson County Average+0.27 HPRD
3.79
04.06 HPRD
vs. Alabama State Average+0.14 HPRD
3.92
04.06 HPRD
vs. National Average+0.16 HPRD
3.90
04.06 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
MAGNOLIA RIDGE ★
GARDENDALE · This facility
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C
4.05810.5463★☆☆☆☆
NORTH HILL NURSING AND REHABILITATION CTR, LLC
BIRMINGHAM
3 mi
D
3.40770.2889★★☆☆☆
EASTVIEW REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
BIRMINGHAM
7.6 mi
B
3.89750.66★★★☆☆
BIRMINGHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER EAST
BIRMINGHAM
7.7 mi
F
2.48380.316★★☆☆☆
NORTHWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC
BIRMINGHAM
8.1 mi
D
3.80420.2944★★☆☆☆
CIVIC CENTER HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC
BIRMINGHAM
8.4 mi
C
3.58330.4241★★★☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

4
Inspections
43
Total Deficiencies
$392,125
Fines Assessed
Jun 5, 2025Health
15 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Mar 19, 2025Health
18 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Dec 5, 2019Health
5 deficiencies cited
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Oct 18, 2018Health
5 deficiencies cited
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Penalty History

Mar 19, 2025Fine
$392,125
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.