Nursing Homes in ZIP 35210 (Birmingham, AL)

CMS records 3 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 35210 (Birmingham, AL); among those rated, the average overall score is 2.7 out of 5.

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 35210

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation FAIR HAVEN Birmingham, AL 35210 CMS rating 3.0 / 5259 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER Birmingham, AL 35210 CMS rating 4.0 / 561 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES Irondale, AL 35210 CMS rating 1.0 / 5128 beds

CMS snapshot for ZIP 35210

The current snapshot records 3 nursing homess in ZIP 35210; 3 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 448 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.19 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 50.5%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $31,615 in fines.

Providers on record3
With a published overall rating3 of 3 (100%)
Average overall rating2.7 / 5
Highest-rated providerKIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix3 non-profit
Certified beds (total)448
Providers with a federal penalty2
Total federal fines$31,615
Avg nurse hours / resident-day4.19
Avg RN turnover50.5%

Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
FAIR HAVEN3.0324259242.8%—10
KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER4.04426154.2%33.3%0
ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES1.013212897.8%67.7%1

What to weigh in ZIP 35210

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 35210, Birmingham, AL, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

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Frequently asked questions

Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 35210?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 35210 is 3 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Do any providers in ZIP 35210 have federal penalties?
2 providers in ZIP 35210 have at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $31,615. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.
What other ZIP codes near Birmingham have nursing homes?
Nursing Homes are also listed in 14 neighboring ZIP codes in Birmingham. Use the cards on this page to open each ZIP directory.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 35210?
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.
Which nursing home in ZIP 35210 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 35210, at 4.0 out of 5.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

About the data

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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