OAKS ON PARKWOOD SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility is a long-term care and skilled nursing facility located at 2625 Laurel Oak Drive in Bessemer, Alabama (ZIP: 35022), in Jefferson County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 130 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings representing better performance relative to other facilities. Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's individual domain ratings show considerable variation. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, the lowest possible score, indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections relative to other facilities. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting staffing levels that compare favorably to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is below the national average and reflects performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident outcomes. Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. As a dually certified facility, it is available to residents who qualify under either federal program. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are advised to confirm current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any private pay or supplemental insurance options directly with the facility's admissions staff by contacting them at (205) 497-4520. When compared against national averages, Oaks on Parkwood presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing domain is a notable strength, with a 5-star rating indicating that nurse and aide staffing hours per resident per day are among the highest recorded nationally. However, the 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star quality measure rating represent areas where the facility's performance is below what is observed at the average facility nationally. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed CMS inspection reports available through the Medicare Care Compare tool to better understand the specific findings that contribute to these ratings.