Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility
2625 Laurel Oak Drive · Bessemer, AL · 35022 · 2054974520
130 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Noland Health Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,345 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 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 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 20, 2021
Ensure 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.
Corrected July 1, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 20, 2021
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 1, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected August 6, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 6, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Ensure 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.
Corrected August 6, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 6, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 6, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2018
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 8, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 8, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2018
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected August 8, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 8, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2018
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected August 8, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 8, 2018 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 28, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015369 · certified since July 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.