Nursing Homes in ZIP 35210 (Birmingham, AL)

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

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering 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 data for ZIP 35210

The current data counts 3 nursing homess in ZIP 35210; 3 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at KIRKWOOD BY THE RIVER (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 448 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.19 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 50.5% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $31,615.

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
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What to weigh in ZIP 35210

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 35210, Birmingham, AL, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

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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?
To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.
Which nursing home in ZIP 35210 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, 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 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.

About the data

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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