GALLERIA WOODS SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility located at 3850 Galleria Woods Drive in Birmingham, Alabama (ZIP 35244), within Jefferson County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and has a certified bed capacity of 30 beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the region. CMS assigns Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars. This composite rating reflects performance across three distinct domains. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average and indicating a higher frequency or severity of inspection findings relative to peer facilities. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting above-average staffing levels as measured by nurse staffing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating strong performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health outcomes tracked by CMS. Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility holds Medicare certification, meaning it is approved to accept residents covered under the federal Medicare program. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (205) 985-7537 to confirm current acceptance of specific insurance plans, Medicaid eligibility, and any applicable private-pay arrangements. Coverage terms and bed availability may vary and are subject to change. When compared against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating is consistent with the national average. The 2-star health inspection rating is a notable area where the facility falls below average, suggesting that inspection records may warrant closer review by those conducting due diligence. Conversely, the 4-star staffing rating and 5-star quality measure rating both exceed national averages, indicating relative strengths in direct care staffing and clinical outcomes. With 30 certified beds, Galleria Woods is a small facility, which can influence both the character of care delivery and the range of services offered. Individuals researching skilled nursing placement in the Birmingham area may find these CMS data points useful when comparing this facility against others in Jefferson County and the broader Alabama market.