GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT
2831 HIGHLAND AVENUE SOUTH, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT Compares
GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT is a 95-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Birmingham, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.7%) is below the Alabama average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 95 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% 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: 18.9% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (50% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.4% — 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 GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT with other nursing homes in Birmingham.
What keeps GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.3% here versus 5.6% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 95 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GREENBRIAR AT THE ALTAMONT SKILLED NURSING FACILIT's rating advantage in Birmingham?
Its 3-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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