ELITE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CARE CENTER

Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 300 Royal Tower Drive in Birmingham, Alabama (ZIP code 35209), within Jefferson County. The facility operates 143 certified beds and is owned and operated as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 1 star, which is below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns this composite rating based on three component ratings: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating stands at 1 star, reflecting findings from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 3 stars, indicating staffing levels that are in line with the national average when adjusted for resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and is based on clinical data reported for conditions such as pressure ulcers, falls, and hospital readmissions. Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility may serve residents who qualify under federal Medicare coverage, typically for short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays, as well as residents who require long-term care funded through the Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage eligibility and financial requirements are generally directed to the facility's admissions office or to state and federal benefits programs for guidance. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility's overall 1-star rating places it in the lowest tier of the CMS rating system, which ranges from 1 to 5 stars. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars. The health inspection component, also rated at 1 star, is similarly below the national norm. The staffing component at 3 stars aligns with national averages, while the quality measure rating of 2 stars is below what would be expected of an average-performing facility nationally. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data collected over defined reporting windows. Consumers and referral sources may consult the CMS Care Compare database for the most current rating information and underlying inspection reports.