CMS Verified · Updated March 2026
Magnolia Ridge
28.2
Score /100
1.0★
CMS Overall
1.0★
Health Inspection
3.0★
Quality Care
3.0★
Staffing
#14618
National Rank
#14618
of 14703 nationally
National Rank
#34
of 34 in county
County Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 35071
ZIP Rank
Care Offered
- Long-Term Care
- Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
- 148 Certified Beds
- Ownership: For profit – Corporation
- Resident Council: Both
- Auto Sprinklers: Yes
- Network: GENESIS HEALTHCARE
Quick Verdict
Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ Serious safety findings
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
Composite Quality Score
28.2
/ 100
Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →
Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
6.5 / 35
6.5 / 35
Quality of Care (25 pts)
12.5 / 25
12.5 / 25
Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
6.2 / 20
6.2 / 20
Compliance History (15 pts)
9.4 / 15
9.4 / 15
Staff Stability (10 pts)
4.6 / 10
4.6 / 10
Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
2.5 / 5
2.5 / 5
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
⚠️ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
11.5% antipsychotic use — near the national average of 16.7%.
⚠️ Short-Stay Rehab
19.5% rehospitalization rate — near the national average of 23.9%.
⚠️ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
5.4% pressure ulcer rate — near the national average.
✅ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
Only 1.8% of residents experience falls with major injury — well below the national average of 3.3%. Strong fall prevention program.
Overall Rating 2022–2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022–2026
Quality Measures vs National Average
Long-Stay Residents
Antipsychotic Medication Uselong-stay
11.5%
-5.2% vs national
-5.2% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
1.8%
-1.4% vs national
-1.4% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
5.4%
+0.3% vs national
+0.3% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
12.7%
-2.2% vs national
-2.2% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
15.0%
-1.3% vs national
-1.3% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
1.2%
-0.5% vs national
-0.5% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
7.2%
-4.2% vs national
-4.2% vs national
National avg: 11.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay
1.4%
+1.3% vs national
+1.3% vs national
National avg: 0.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay
2.4%
-2.9% vs national
-2.9% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
19.5%
-4.3% vs national
-4.3% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
7.2%
-4.8% vs national
-4.8% vs national
National avg: 12.0% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Quality Measure Trends (2022–2026)
Antipsychotic Medication Use % (lower = better)
Falls with Major Injury % (lower = better)
Pressure Ulcers % (lower = better)
Rehospitalization Rate % (lower = better)
Why does a facility with 1 CMS star sometimes have a higher composite score? CMS star ratings place hundreds of facilities into just 5 buckets. Our composite score uses the raw underlying data to rank facilities more precisely. A 1-star facility may have been penalized in health inspection while performing well in staffing and quality care. Read our methodology.
Current CMS Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM) Rating
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightMagnolia Ridge currently provides 3 hours 48 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is high at 53.8%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 48 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 19 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours59 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.9 hours per resident per day (CMS, March 2026).
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 16 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours12 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
5-Year Compliance Record (2022–2026)
❌ Serious findings — see details below
Immediate Jeopardy citation in last 2 years. This means inspectors found conditions that posed an immediate threat to resident safety. Review the full inspection report at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Total citations (2022–2026)142
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)34
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)22
Complaint-driven citations60
Abuse / neglect related citations10
Government fines (2022–2026)4
Total fines paid$427,870
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days0
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Annual Trends
Government Fines ($) Per Year
Substantiated Complaints Per Year
Composite Quality Rankings
#14,618
of 14,703
National
⚠️ Bottom 5%
Nationally, Magnolia Ridge ranks 14414th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 45.2/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 223rd out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,290 nationally and RN hours rank #9,018 nationally (#174 in AL).
How are these rankings calculated? →
Total Nurse Staffing — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.22 | #10,234 / 14,703 | #165 / 224 |
| 2023 | 3.44 | #8,328 / 14,703 | #142 / 224 |
| 2024 | 3.08 | #11,980 / 14,703 | #199 / 224 |
| 2025 | 3.28 | #10,992 / 14,703 | #187 / 224 |
| 2026 | 3.80 | #6,290 / 14,703 | #127 / 224 |
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.31 | #12,366 / 14,703 | #204 / 224 |
| 2023 | 0.38 | #10,553 / 14,703 | #180 / 224 |
| 2024 | 0.41 | #10,213 / 14,703 | #182 / 224 |
| 2025 | 0.49 | #8,728 / 14,703 | #162 / 224 |
| 2026 | 0.49 | #9,018 / 14,703 | #174 / 224 |
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Magnolia Ridge is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1976-01-16. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (205) 631-8709 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Magnolia Ridge holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1â
), Staffing (3â
), and Quality of Resident Care (3â
). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 45.2/100, placing it #14414 of 14703 facilities nationally and #223 of 224 in Alabama. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Magnolia Ridge receives a reported average of 3 hours 48 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 29 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 59 minutes; Nurse Aide â 2 hours 19 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 16 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 53.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
â ï¸ CMS has flagged Magnolia Ridge with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $392,125. 7 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period â families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $392,125, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 1217.25 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon â indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Magnolia Ridge ranks 14414th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 45.2/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 223rd out of 224 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,290 nationally and RN hours rank #9,018 nationally (#174 in AL). Our composite quality score of 45.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends â giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Gardendale, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/gardendale/
Contact and Location
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Address
420 DEAN DRIVE, Gardendale, AL 35071
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Legal Name
SUNBRIDGE GARDENDALE HEALTH CARE CENTER, LLC
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Facility Details
| Certified Beds | 148 |
| Avg Residents / Day | 98 (67% occupancy) |
| Ownership Type | For profit – Corporation |
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| County | Jefferson County, AL |
| City | Gardendale, AL |
| ZIP Code | 35071 |
| Approved Since | January 16, 1976 |
| Resident Council | ✅ Yes |
| Auto Sprinklers | ✅ All areas |
| Ownership Changed | No |
| CMS Certification # | 015133 |
| Last Inspection | March 19, 2025 |
| CMS Data Updated | March 1, 2026 |
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Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org using a proprietary methodology. Learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026 ·
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