MAGNOLIA RIDGE
420 DEAN DRIVE, Gardendale, AL 35071
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MAGNOLIA RIDGE Compares
MAGNOLIA RIDGE is a 148-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gardendale, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.5%) is below the Alabama average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 148 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 29% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.2% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (48% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.5% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (57% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.1% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MAGNOLIA RIDGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MAGNOLIA RIDGE with other nursing homes in Gardendale.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for MAGNOLIA RIDGE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is MAGNOLIA RIDGE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MAGNOLIA RIDGE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.2% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MAGNOLIA RIDGE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.5% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is MAGNOLIA RIDGE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 29% occupancy across 148 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MAGNOLIA RIDGE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Gardendale
Gardendale 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 Gardendale.
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