Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

1020 Tuscaloosa Avenue, Sw · Birmingham, AL · 35211 · 2057886330

117 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ball Healthcare Services

  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

No standard inspection in over 2 years

The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 83
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 64
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 78
Context 5% 85

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.523.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.500.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.06≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year48%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (11 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 22, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 1, 2021

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 1, 2021

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected May 5, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 21, 2019

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected April 19, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 21, 2019

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

    Corrected April 19, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 21, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 19, 2019 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 15, 2018

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected April 19, 2018 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 15, 2018

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected April 19, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 15, 2018

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

    Corrected April 19, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F March 15, 2018

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected April 19, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 15, 2018

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 19, 2018 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015153 · certified since April 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.