nursing home in Birmingham, AL
Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center
300 Royal Tower Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209 · (205) 870-5666
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center at a glance
Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center is a 143-bed for-profit nursing home in Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 29, 2024) found 9 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $6,682.
Nursing staff turnover is 52.4% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 143
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- November 3, 2005
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015455
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.28 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.51 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.49 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.98 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52.4% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 57.9% | 39.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 9 | 4 | 9 | Average |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 7 | 1 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 82 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Average |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $6,682 | $12,315 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 143 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 121 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.3% | 83.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.5% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 28.7% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.5% | 12% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 18.7% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 24.7% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15.2% | 12.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.5% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.3% | 92.2% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 40.4% | 80.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 51.7% | 85.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 23, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| August 13, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 3, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 6, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Complaint | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 2, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 2, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 2, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Complaint | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 2, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 2, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2024 |
| March 29, 2024 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2024 |
| November 20, 2019 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 31, 2019 |
| November 20, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 10, 2019 |
| November 20, 2019 Fire safety | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0232 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2019 |
| November 20, 2019 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 9, 2019 |
| November 20, 2019 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 24, 2019 |
| November 20, 2019 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 24, 2019 |
| November 20, 2019 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 24, 2019 |
| November 8, 2018 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 19, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 19, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 19, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 19, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 19, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 12, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 12, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2018 |
| November 8, 2018 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 12, 2018 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $6,682 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2024 | Fine | $6,682 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCHENDORF, JONATHAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| BELL, TISHA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/19/2021 |
| PAISLEY, PEYTON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2023 |
| KAPLAN, YISROEL Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| ASCHENDORF, JONATHAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| ASCHENDORF, JONATHAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| BELL, TISHA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/19/2021 |
| KAPLAN, YISROEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/19/2021 |
| PAISLEY, PEYTON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center's rating?
Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Alabama nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center and how do I contact it?
Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center is at 300 Royal Tower Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209. Phone: (205) 870-5666.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.