ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
1020 TUSCALOOSA AVENUE, SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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How ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 117-bed for-profit nursing facility in Birmingham, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.8%) is above the Alabama average of 5.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 117 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 20 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Birmingham, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.9% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (42% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.8% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6% (113% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.0% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Birmingham.
How is ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 11.8% here versus 5.6% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 117 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ARLINGTON REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Birmingham?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 20 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Birmingham
Birmingham sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 104,327 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 37.9 years
- Median household income
- $55,088
- Median home value
- $165,000
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Birmingham.
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