Fair Haven is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Irondale, Jefferson County, with 259 certified beds and 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N3718 for 259 beds (regular status).
How does CMS rate Fair Haven?
CMS shows 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS for Fair Haven, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 259 / 234.4 |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Chain (CMS) | None listed |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | March 7, 1967 |
| ADPH license | N3718, 259 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Patrick Davies |
Its average daily census of about 234 fills roughly 91% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
What do recent surveys say about Fair Haven?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated June 17, 2021, produced 3 health deficiencies for Fair Haven: 3 from the standard survey and 0 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey January 30, 2020) recorded 5. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts Fair Haven at or below the local middle. CMS lists 3 fines totaling $12,704 in its three-year window.
How much nursing time do residents get at Fair Haven?
Residents at Fair Haven get about 4.75 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.53 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
CMS reports no turnover figure.
Which nursing homes are near Fair Haven?
The closest other licensed nursing home is St. Martins in the Pines in Irondale, about 0.6 miles away, which CMS rates 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martins in the Pines | 0.6 | 128 | 2 of 5 | 2 |
| The Health Center of Eastview | 2.5 | 90 | 2 of 5 | 4 |
| Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facility | 3.4 | 95 | 3 of 5 | 1 |
| South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 4.6 | 83 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
| Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center | 4.7 | 143 | 1 of 5 | 9 |
Where is Fair Haven located?
Fair Haven sits at 1424 Montclair Road, Irondale 35210; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is Birmingham VA Medical Center, about 4.4 miles away.
Assisted living on the same campus: Fair Haven - Assisted Living (Congregate ALF); Fair Haven - Specialty Care (Congregate SCALF).
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 should we check before choosing Fair Haven?
Use the data: ask to see the full June 17, 2021 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- At about 91% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm Fair Haven 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.
