Fair Haven
Birmingham, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015076) · 259 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 9 totaling $28,470
Phone: (205) 956-4150 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fair Haven in Birmingham, AL has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Fair Haven reports 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS data provided does not include a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Fair Haven has 9 federal fines on record totaling $28,470.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
About this facility
Fair Haven is a nonprofit-corporation nursing home in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1967. The facility is licensed for 259 beds and reports an average daily census of 242.8 residents, making it a large facility relative to typical nursing homes.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fair Haven holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day. CMS data provided does not include a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
On penalties, CMS records show 9 federal fines totaling $28,470.00 assessed against Fair Haven, and 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status indicated in the data provided for Fair Haven. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data. No chain affiliation information was provided in the data supplied for this listing.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current details and full inspection reports before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fair Haven has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Fair Haven is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. CMS data provided does not include a turnover percentage.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 9 fines totaling $28,470.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided for Fair Haven.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fair Haven is certified for 259 beds with an average daily census of 242.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Fair Haven is operated as a nonprofit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided for this listing.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Fair Haven has been certified since March 7, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Fair Haven scores 3, 3, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 205-956-4150 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 205-956-4150 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Fair Haven's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015076?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.