Magnolia Ridge Post Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Gardendale, Jefferson County, with 148 certified beds and 1 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N3738 for 148 beds (regular status).
What stars has Magnolia Ridge Post Acute earned on Medicare's Care Compare?
CMS shows 1 of 5 stars overall from CMS for Magnolia Ridge Post Acute, with 1 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 148 / 75.1 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain (CMS) | Genesis Healthcare |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | January 16, 1976 |
| ADPH license | N3738, 148 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Jammion Jordan |
Its average daily census of about 75 fills roughly 51% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
How many deficiencies were cited at Magnolia Ridge Post Acute?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated March 19, 2025, produced 15 health deficiencies for Magnolia Ridge Post Acute: 15 from the standard survey and 15 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey December 5, 2019) recorded 23. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts Magnolia Ridge Post Acute above the local middle. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $392,125 in its three-year window. CMS also shows its abuse icon for this home.
How much nursing time do residents get at Magnolia Ridge Post Acute?
Residents at Magnolia Ridge Post Acute get about 3.70 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.62 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 66.7% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 90.5%.
How does Magnolia Ridge Post Acute compare with nearby homes?
The closest other licensed nursing home is Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Birmingham, about 3.0 miles away, which CMS rates 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | 3.0 | 190 | 2 of 5 | 10 |
| Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 7.6 | 117 | 2 of 5 | 8 |
| The Health Center of Eastview | 7.6 | 90 | 2 of 5 | 4 |
| Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | 7.7 | 132 | 1 of 5 | 7 |
| Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 8.1 | 113 | 3 of 5 | 6 |
Where in Gardendale is Magnolia Ridge Post Acute?
Magnolia Ridge Post Acute sits at 420 Dean Drive, Gardendale 35071; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is UAB St. Vincent's East, about 9.1 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 Magnolia Ridge Post Acute's record raise?
Use the data: ask to see the full March 19, 2025 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- Turnover of 66.7% is above the area median; ask how many shifts use agency aides.
- At about 51% occupancy, ask which halls have openings and whether rehab and long-term residents share rooms.
- Confirm Magnolia Ridge Post Acute 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.
