Magnolia Ridge
Gardendale, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015133) · 148 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $392,125
Phone: (205) 631-8709 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Magnolia Ridge holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Magnolia Ridge reports total nurse staffing of about 4.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 63.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine at Magnolia Ridge totaling $392,125.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Magnolia Ridge is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama, operated by a for-profit corporation and part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities averaging a 2.4-star CMS rating. Magnolia Ridge has been certified since January 1976, with 148 certified beds and an average daily census of 54.1 residents.
Per CMS Care Compare, Magnolia Ridge holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $392,125.00, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Magnolia Ridge, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. Magnolia Ridge is also designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased inspection frequency compared to other nursing homes.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Magnolia Ridge has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Magnolia Ridge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a 63.2% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $392,125.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for Magnolia Ridge and lists it as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program, indicating persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Magnolia Ridge has 148 certified beds with an average of 54.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which has 184 facilities averaging a 2.4-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Magnolia Ridge has been certified since January 16, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (1 star), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2056318709 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 2056318709 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Magnolia Ridge's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015133?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.