MAGNOLIA RIDGE

Magnolia Ridge is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 420 Dean Drive in Gardendale, Alabama (ZIP 35071), within Jefferson County. The facility operates 148 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. It can be reached by phone at (205) 631-8709. CMS assigns Magnolia Ridge an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from standard and complaint-driven inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average when adjusted for patient acuity. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average for clinical outcome measures tracked by CMS. The low overall rating is heavily influenced by the health inspection component, which carries significant weight in the composite calculation. Magnolia Ridge holds dual certification under Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to bill both federal programs for eligible residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term custodial care is available to residents who meet Alabama's income and asset criteria. Prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current availability and payer mix details. When compared to national benchmarks, Magnolia Ridge presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating categories. Its overall rating of 1 star and health inspection rating of 1 star are notably below the national averages in those categories, while the staffing rating of 4 stars represents a strength relative to national norms. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. This data is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through the Nursing Home Care Compare program and is updated periodically. Individuals researching care options are encouraged to review the full inspection reports available through CMS for a more detailed account of any cited deficiencies.