THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK
850 9TH STREET, NORTHWEST, Alabaster, AL 35007
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How THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK Compares
THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK is a 198-bed for-profit nursing facility in Alabaster, 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 lowest sub-rating is staffing at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.4%) is above the Alabama average of 5.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 198 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Alabaster, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.8% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.0% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4% (47% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.4% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6% (50% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 37.1% — worse than the Alabama average of 24.9% (49% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK with other nursing homes in Alabaster.
How is THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK 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 THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.8% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.0% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 198 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK's rating advantage in Alabaster?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Alabaster
Alabaster sits in Shelby County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 33,229 (15.4%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $78,889
- Median home value
- $220,700
Demographics for Shelby County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alabaster.
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