FAIR HAVEN

Fair Haven is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility located at 1424 Montclair Road in Birmingham, Alabama (ZIP code 35210), within Jefferson County. The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Fair Haven has a total of 259 certified beds, making it a mid-to-large-sized facility within the regional care landscape. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Fair Haven holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting survey and inspection results conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, which represents the number and types of staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, indicating performance above the national average across clinical outcome indicators such as hospital readmission rates, use of antipsychotic medications, and resident functional assessments. Fair Haven accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which is relevant for families and individuals navigating federal insurance coverage for skilled nursing or long-term care services. As a dual-certified facility, Fair Haven is eligible to serve residents whose care is funded through Medicare Part A for short-term skilled nursing needs, as well as those who qualify for Medicaid for extended long-term care. Individuals without these forms of coverage may also inquire directly with the facility regarding private pay arrangements. When compared against national benchmarks, Fair Haven presents a mixed but generally average profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, and its health inspection and staffing ratings are also at the national midpoint. The 4-star quality measure rating places Fair Haven above the national average in that specific category, suggesting stronger performance on clinical and outcome-based indicators. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Compare data for detailed inspection reports, staffing hours, and specific quality measure scores to support informed decision-making.