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420 Dean Drive Gardendale, AL 35071 · Jefferson County

(205) 631-8709

Cited for abuseSFF candidate Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 148 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 015133 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

CMS abuse icon CMS marks this nursing home with its abuse icon. CMS shows the icon for homes with abuse citations in recent inspections: an abuse citation where residents were harmed (scope and severity G or higher) within the past year, or abuse citations at D or higher (potential for harm) in each of the last two years. Shown as of October 2026. Details on Care Compare.
Special Focus Facility candidate CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies to be selected for the program based on its inspection record. Shown as of October 2026. About the program (CMS).

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Magnolia Ridge a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Magnolia Ridge as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Alabama average of 3.0. Inspectors issued 43 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $392,125 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 2 out of 5; for long-term residents, 4 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on. CMS currently shows its abuse icon for this home (see above). CMS lists it as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.70 hours per resident per day at Magnolia Ridge, below the Alabama median of 3.90 (US median: 3.72). About 0.62 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.10 hours, 16% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 66.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Alabama median 46.2%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there. 3 administrators left in the past year.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.70 hours
Below the Alabama median of 3.90 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.62 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.10 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 66.7% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 90.5% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 3 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds148
Residents per day 75 About 51% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJanuary 1976
Part of a chainGenesis Healthcare
Legal business nameSUNBRIDGE GARDENDALE HEALTH CARE CENTER, LLC

Paying for care at Magnolia Ridge: Medicare and Medicaid

Magnolia Ridge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Alabama's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on March 19, 2025 and found 0 deficiencies, plus 15 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 43 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 43 citations at Magnolia Ridge across 4 inspection dates, 33 of them from complaint investigations. 19 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on June 5, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (8) and quality of life and care (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently" (tag F0835, level L, June 5, 2025). 6 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

June 5, 2025 · 15 citations · includes complaint inspection

LAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Immediate jeopardy · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jul 8, 2025)

LEstablish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Immediate jeopardy · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jul 8, 2025)

LDesignate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

Immediate jeopardy · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0841 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

KEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Immediate jeopardy · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

JImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Immediate jeopardy · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jul 8, 2025)

JTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jul 8, 2025)

JRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jul 8, 2025)

JPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Immediate jeopardy · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

JEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Immediate jeopardy · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

JProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

JProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Immediate jeopardy · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

JEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

JEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Immediate jeopardy · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

JSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Immediate jeopardy · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Jul 8, 2025)

March 19, 2025 · 18 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Oct 4, 2024)

JTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Aug 21, 2024)

JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

JEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Oct 4, 2023)

FEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

FKeep all essential equipment working safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

EProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 14, 2025)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

CElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Potential for minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2025)

December 5, 2019 · 5 citations

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2020)

DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2020)

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2020)

DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2020)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 9, 2020)

October 18, 2018 · 5 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2018)

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2018)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2018)

DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2018)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 22, 2018)

Questions to ask on a tour of Magnolia Ridge

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on June 5, 2025 under the rule on administration. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on June 5, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  4. Weekend staffing is 16% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  5. Nursing staff turnover was 66.7% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
  6. Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
  7. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  8. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

1 penalty in the last three years, including $392,125 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Mar 19, 2025 Fine $392,125

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 1/5 1/5 2/5 3/5
August 2026 1/5 1/5 3/5 3/5
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Location

Hospitals near Magnolia Ridge

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 8.0 mi
    Hill Crest Behavioral Health Birmingham
    No ER listed in Medicare data
  • 8.4 mi
    St Vincent's East Birmingham
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 38m for patients treated and sent home
  • 9.8 mi
    Grandview Medical Center Birmingham
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 54m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Birmingham · 7.7 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 2/5 132 beds · Medicaid
Northway Health and Rehabilitation Birmingham · 8.1 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 4/5 113 beds · Medicaid

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