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ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES

4941 MONTEVALLO ROAD, IRONDALE, AL 35210
Score: 31 / 100

St Martin'S In The Pines has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 31/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Alabama. Families considering this Irondale facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

St Martin'S In The Pines provides above-average staffing with 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 13 deficiencies at St Martin'S In The Pines, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.23 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.00 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.80 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
Jul 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity K
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Jul 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Jul 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Oct 2, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity D
    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a f
    Oct 2, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care 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 3.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 17.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 17.1% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 13.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Certified Beds
128
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 2, 2019
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5