Magnolia Ridge
420 Dean Drive · Gardendale, AL · 35071 · 2056318709
148 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (19 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $392,125 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
19 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
5 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$392,125 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $392,125 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · L June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Establish 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.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · L June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 8, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 19, 2025 | Fine | $392,125 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015133 · certified since January 16, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.