ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 1020 Tuscaloosa Avenue, SW in Birmingham, Alabama (ZIP code 35211), within Jefferson County. The facility maintains 117 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the results of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and represents the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 2 out of 5 stars, which reflects clinical outcome indicators such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospitalizations among residents. These component ratings are calculated and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Nursing Home Care Compare program. Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (205) 788-6330 to confirm current bed availability, private pay rates, and any specific coverage questions related to individual insurance plans or managed care arrangements. When compared against national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. Its overall 4-star rating and health inspection rating of 4 stars exceed the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting relatively favorable inspection outcomes. However, the staffing and quality measure ratings, each at 2 stars, fall below what is seen at average facilities nationally. These lower component scores may be relevant to families evaluating the ratio of nursing hours per resident per day and specific clinical care indicators. This data is sourced from CMS reporting and reflects the most recent survey and administrative submissions available at the time of publication.