St Martin's in the Pines
4941 Montevallo Road · Irondale, AL · 35210 · 2059561831
128 certified beds Non profit - Church related Chain: Diversicare Healthcare 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.
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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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.88 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019
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 November 6, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 6, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2018
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 19, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 19, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2017
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 28, 2017 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2017
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected September 28, 2017 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2017
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them.
Corrected September 28, 2017 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 24, 2017
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Corrected September 28, 2017 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 24, 2017
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 28, 2017 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2017
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Corrected September 28, 2017 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2025 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015433 · certified since July 9, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.