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THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK

850 9TH STREET, NORTHWEST, ALABASTER, AL 35007
Score: 42 / 100

The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 42/100. The facility ranks in the 25th percentile among Alabama nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek is near the national average, with 3.59 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 13 deficiencies at The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.59 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.40 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.36 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.17 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.26 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
Sep 28, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 12 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Sep 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Sep 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    May 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0602 Severity G
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    May 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0559 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
    May 2, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 16.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,801

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
198
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 24, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3