East Glen is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Birmingham, Jefferson County, with 108 certified beds and 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N3714 for 108 beds (regular status).
How does CMS rate East Glen?
CMS shows 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS for East Glen, with 3 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 108 / 90.6 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain (CMS) | Noland Health |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | March 29, 1985 |
| ADPH license | N3714, 108 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Stephanie Howard |
Its average daily census of about 91 fills roughly 84% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
What did the latest inspection of East Glen find?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated March 16, 2023, produced 3 health deficiencies for East Glen: 3 from the standard survey and 0 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey November 8, 2019) recorded 4. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts East Glen at or below the local middle. CMS lists no fines in its three-year window.
How much nursing time do residents get at East Glen?
Residents at East Glen get about 4.12 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.56 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 61.5% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 46.7%.
What are the alternatives to East Glen?
The closest other licensed nursing home is Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Birmingham, about 3.0 miles away, which CMS rates 1 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | 3.0 | 132 | 1 of 5 | 7 |
| Cavalier Healthcare of Trussville | 3.7 | 125 | 3 of 5 | 2 |
| The Health Center of Eastview | 3.8 | 90 | 2 of 5 | 4 |
| Kirkwood by the River | 3.9 | 61 | 3 of 5 | 1 |
| St. Martins in the Pines | 5.3 | 128 | 2 of 5 | 2 |
Where is East Glen located?
East Glen sits at 53 Medical Park Drive East, Birmingham 35235; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is UAB St. Vincent's East, about 2.1 miles away.
The long-term care ombudsman for Jefferson County works out of United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County (UWAAA) ((205) 458-3330); ADPH takes nursing home complaints at 1-800-356-9596.
What questions does East Glen's record raise?
Use the data: ask to see the full March 16, 2023 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- Turnover of 61.5% is above the area median; ask how many shifts use agency aides.
- At about 84% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm East Glen accepts Alabama Medicaid for long-term stays; the 2026 income limit is $2,982 a month.
- Ask who the attending physicians are and how often they round.
