ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES

St Martin's in the Pines is a long-term care facility located at 4941 Montevallo Road in Irondale, Alabama, within Jefferson County. The facility operates 128 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit, church-related organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. St Martin's in the Pines received a 1-star rating in the health inspection category, indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state surveys compared to national norms. The staffing rating is 3 stars, placing it at the national average for nurse and staff hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which reflects performance on clinical outcome indicators that fall somewhat below the national average. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, St Martin's in the Pines accepts payment from both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria as defined by the state of Alabama. Individuals seeking to confirm current payment options or bed availability are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (205) 956-1831. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, St Martin's in the Pines presents a mixed performance profile. Its staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, suggesting adequate personnel levels relative to peer facilities. However, its overall rating of 1 star and health inspection rating of 1 star indicate performance well below national norms in those categories, while the 2-star quality measure rating reflects outcomes that are below average but not at the lowest tier. Families and professionals researching care options in the Irondale area may use these CMS ratings alongside direct facility visits and consultation with healthcare providers to form a more complete picture of care conditions.