St. Martins in the Pines is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Irondale, Jefferson County, with 128 certified beds and 2 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N3727 for 128 beds (regular status).
What stars has St. Martins in the Pines earned on Medicare's Care Compare?
CMS shows 2 of 5 stars overall from CMS for St. Martins in the Pines, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 128 / 97.5 |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Church related |
| Chain (CMS) | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | July 9, 1997 |
| ADPH license | N3727, 128 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Noah Sargent |
Its average daily census of about 98 fills roughly 76% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
What did the latest inspection of St. Martins in the Pines find?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated October 3, 2019, produced 2 health deficiencies for St. Martins in the Pines: 2 from the standard survey and 0 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey September 26, 2018) recorded 5. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts St. Martins in the Pines at or below the local middle. CMS lists no fines and 1 payment denial in its three-year window.
How much nursing time do residents get at St. Martins in the Pines?
Residents at St. Martins in the Pines get about 3.95 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.72 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 54.5% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 63.0%.
What are the alternatives to St. Martins in the Pines?
The closest other licensed nursing home is Fair Haven in Irondale, about 0.6 miles away, which CMS rates 3 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven | 0.6 | 259 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
| The Health Center of Eastview | 2.3 | 90 | 2 of 5 | 4 |
| Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facility | 4.0 | 95 | 3 of 5 | 1 |
| Kirkwood by the River | 4.6 | 61 | 3 of 5 | 1 |
| South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 5.2 | 83 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
Where is St. Martins in the Pines located?
St. Martins in the Pines sits at 4941 Montevallo Road, Irondale 35210; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is Birmingham VA Medical Center, about 5.0 miles away.
Assisted living on the same campus: St. Martins in the Pines Assisted Living Facility (Congregate ALF); St. Martin's-In-The-Pines Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility (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 families ask St. Martins in the Pines?
Use the data: ask to see the full October 3, 2019 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- Turnover of 54.5% is above the area median; ask how many shifts use agency aides.
- At about 76% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm St. Martins in the Pines 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.
