SHELBY RIDGE NURSING HOME

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home is a long-term care facility located at 881 3rd Street Northeast in Alabaster, Alabama (ZIP: 35007), in Shelby County. The facility operates 131 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Shelby Ridge Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating also stands at 3 out of 5. The quality measure rating is 1 out of 5. CMS star ratings are based on standardized inspections, staffing hour reports, and clinical quality measures collected from the facility. A rating of 2 overall indicates performance below the national average of 3.0 stars. Shelby Ridge Nursing Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is equipped to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Individuals covered by Medicare may be eligible for short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to standard coverage guidelines. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing facility care is subject to state eligibility requirements in Alabama. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (205) 620-8500 to discuss specific payment options and availability. When compared to the national average CMS overall star rating of 3.0, Shelby Ridge Nursing Home falls below that benchmark with its overall rating of 2 out of 5. The facility's health inspection and staffing ratings, each at 3 out of 5, are at or near the national average in those individual categories. However, the quality measure rating of 1 out of 5 is notably below the national average and contributes to the lower overall score. The quality measure component reflects clinical data such as rates of hospitalizations, infections, and functional decline among residents. Families and individuals researching long-term care options in the Alabaster area may use these CMS ratings alongside other sources, including state inspection reports and direct facility visits, to inform their decisions.