RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Alabaster, AL (2026)

Compare all 2 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Alabaster, AL, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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2Nursing Homes in Alabaster
3.0/5
Same as state avgState avg: 3.00Alabaster Avg Rating
$17K$64K vs state avgState avg: $81KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeAlabaster, AL

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
131 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2022

At Alabama avg of 3.0

881 3rd Street NortheastAlabaster, AL 35007

(205) 620-8500

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23 Penalties

Nursing HomeAlabaster, AL

The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek

For-profit

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
198 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2024

At Alabama avg of 3.0

850 9th Street, NorthwestAlabaster, AL 35007

(205) 663-3859

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Care landscape in Alabaster

How Alabaster compares with the rest of Alabama on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+13.0%

    About 32% lower than the state average of 19.2%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover53.5%

    About 14% higher than the state average of 46.9%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability13.1%

    About 24% lower than the state average of 17.2%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Alabaster, AL?

This page evaluates 2 eligible nursing homes in Alabaster, AL and shows the top 2.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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