CMS Verified · Updated March 2026
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek
52.6
Score /100
3.0★
CMS Overall
3.0★
Health Inspection
2.0★
Quality Care
2.0★
Staffing
#12004
National Rank
Facility
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek
Address
850 9Th Street, Northwest, Alabaster, AL 35007
Phone
Care Offered
- Long-Term Care
- Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
- 198 Certified Beds
- Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
- Resident Council: Resident
- Auto Sprinklers: Yes
Quick Verdict
Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 14 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
Composite Quality Score
52.6
/ 100
Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →
Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
34.5 / 35
34.5 / 35
Quality of Care (25 pts)
6.2 / 25
6.2 / 25
Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
5.1 / 20
5.1 / 20
Compliance History (15 pts)
9.3 / 15
9.3 / 15
Staff Stability (10 pts)
5.2 / 10
5.2 / 10
Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
3.8 / 5
3.8 / 5
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
⚠️ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
16.2% antipsychotic use — near the national average of 16.7%.
❌ Short-Stay Rehab
33.7% rehospitalization rate — above the national average of 23.9%. Ask about discharge planning and care coordination.
❌ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
8.3% pressure ulcer rate — above the national average of 5.1%. Ask about repositioning schedules and wound care staff.
❌ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
5.3% falls with major injury — above the national average of 3.3%. Ask about fall assessment protocols.
Overall Rating 2022–2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022–2026
Quality Measures vs National Average
Long-Stay Residents
Antipsychotic Medication Uselong-stay
16.2%
-0.5% vs national
-0.5% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
5.3%
+2.0% vs national
+2.0% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
8.3%
+3.3% vs national
+3.3% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
5.3%
-9.6% vs national
-9.6% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
6.2%
-10.1% vs national
-10.1% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
1.4%
-0.3% vs national
-0.3% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
3.2%
-8.1% vs national
-8.1% vs national
National avg: 11.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay
0.0%
-0.1% vs national
-0.1% vs national
National avg: 0.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay
4.5%
-0.8% vs national
-0.8% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
33.7%
+9.8% vs national
+9.8% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
8.8%
-3.2% vs national
-3.2% 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
★★★★★3 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★2 / 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 InsightThe Healthcare Center At Buck Creek currently provides 3 hours 35 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 24 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average â a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 48.0% â above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 35 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 22 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours50 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours24 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute
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 10 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours16 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
Total citations (2022–2026)83
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)24
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)20
Complaint-driven citations63
Abuse / neglect related citations18
Government fines (2022–2026)14
Total fines paid$437,539
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days180
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Annual Trends
Government Fines ($) Per Year
Substantiated Complaints Per Year
Composite Quality Rankings
#12,004
of 14,703
National
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Nationally, The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek ranks 10913th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 63.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 186th out of 224 nursing homes. In Alabaster, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,198 nationally and RN hours rank #10,922 nationally (#203 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 | 3.46 | #8,162 / 14,703 | #137 / 224 |
| 2023 | 4.02 | #3,990 / 14,703 | #81 / 224 |
| 2024 | 3.51 | #8,162 / 14,703 | #155 / 224 |
| 2025 | — | #14,282 / 14,703 | #222 / 224 |
| 2026 | 3.59 | #8,198 / 14,703 | #153 / 224 |
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.36 | #11,476 / 14,703 | #196 / 224 |
| 2023 | 0.44 | #9,293 / 14,703 | #154 / 224 |
| 2024 | 0.38 | #10,741 / 14,703 | #191 / 224 |
| 2025 | — | #14,282 / 14,703 | #222 / 224 |
| 2026 | 0.40 | #10,922 / 14,703 | #203 / 224 |
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1976-06-01. 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) 663-3859 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3â
), Staffing (2â
), and Quality of Resident Care (2â
). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 63.4/100, placing it #10913 of 14703 facilities nationally and #186 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 The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek receives a reported average of 3 hours 35 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 24 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 50 minutes; Nurse Aide â 2 hours 22 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 10 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 48.0%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $16,801. 9 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period â families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $16,801, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 3. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 23.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek ranks 10913th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 63.4/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 186th out of 224 nursing homes. In Alabaster, it ranks 1st out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,198 nationally and RN hours rank #10,922 nationally (#203 in AL). Our composite quality score of 63.4/100 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 Alabaster, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/alabaster/
Contact and Location
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Address
850 9TH STREET, NORTHWEST, Alabaster, AL 35007
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Legal Name
ALABASTER OPCO, LLC
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Facility Details
| Certified Beds | 198 |
| Avg Residents / Day | 182 (92% occupancy) |
| Ownership Type | For profit – Limited Liability company |
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| County | Shelby County, AL |
| City | Alabaster, AL |
| ZIP Code | 35007 |
| Approved Since | June 1, 1976 |
| Resident Council | ✅ Yes |
| Auto Sprinklers | ✅ All areas |
| Ownership Changed | No |
| CMS Certification # | 015144 |
| Last Inspection | January 25, 2024 |
| 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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