St Martin'S In The Pines
Irondale, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015433) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (205) 956-1831 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Martin's In The Pines holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
St Martin's In The Pines reports total nurse staffing of about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.2%.
St Martin's In The Pines has no federal fines on record according to CMS data, but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
St Martin's In The Pines is a nonprofit, church-related nursing home in Irondale, Alabama (Jefferson County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been federally certified since July 1997 and maintains 128 certified beds, with an average of 97.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Martin's In The Pines holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.999, including 0.716 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for this listing.
St Martin's In The Pines is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS data.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or via the Care Compare website, as ratings and records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Martin's In The Pines has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 58.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but there is 1 payment denial listed.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St Martin's In The Pines has 128 certified beds and an average of 97.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a nonprofit, church-related facility and part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 9, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2059561831 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2059561831 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 the latest CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015433?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.