The Health Center of Eastview is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Birmingham, Jefferson County, with 92 certified beds and 2 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N3725 for 90 beds (regular status).
How does CMS rate The Health Center of Eastview?
CMS shows 2 of 5 stars overall from CMS for The Health Center of Eastview, with 2 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 92 / 79.8 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Individual |
| Chain (CMS) | The Ensign Group |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | January 1, 1967 |
| ADPH license | N3725, 90 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Antoine Ash |
Its average daily census of about 80 fills roughly 87% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
How many deficiencies were cited at The Health Center of Eastview?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated September 13, 2023, produced 4 health deficiencies for The Health Center of Eastview: 4 from the standard survey and 0 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey February 20, 2020) recorded 2. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts The Health Center of Eastview at or below the local middle. CMS lists no fines in its three-year window.
How is The Health Center of Eastview staffed?
Residents at The Health Center of Eastview get about 3.43 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.63 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 38.3% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 14.3%.
How does The Health Center of Eastview compare with nearby homes?
The closest other licensed nursing home is St. Martins in the Pines in Irondale, about 2.3 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 | 2.3 | 128 | 2 of 5 | 2 |
| Fair Haven | 2.5 | 259 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
| East Glen | 3.8 | 108 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
| Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | 4.6 | 190 | 2 of 5 | 10 |
| Kirkwood by the River | 5.0 | 61 | 3 of 5 | 1 |
Where is The Health Center of Eastview located?
The Health Center of Eastview sits at 7755 Fourth Avenue South, Birmingham 35206; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is Birmingham VA Medical Center, about 5.7 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 should we check before choosing The Health Center of Eastview?
Use the data: ask to see the full September 13, 2023 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- At about 87% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm The Health Center of Eastview 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.
