ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES
4941 MONTEVALLO ROAD, Irondale, AL 35210
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 ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES Compares
ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES is a 128-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Irondale, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.3%) is below the Alabama average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 128 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.9% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (32% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.3% — 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 ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES with other nursing homes in Irondale.
How is ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES 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 ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.2% here versus 5.6% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Irondale
Irondale 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 Irondale.
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