The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
Alabaster, Alabama
850 9th St NW, Alabaster, 35007
Monday,9AM,6PM, Tuesday,9AM,6PM, Wednesday,9AM,6PM, Thursday,9AM,6PM, Friday,9AM,6PM
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $16,801
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.43 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.83 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.36 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home
- Capacity
- 198 certified beds · ~182 avg residents/day (92% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is a 198-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Alabaster, Alabama, owned by a limited liability company. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the facility maintains a 3-star overall rating, reflecting 3 stars for health inspections and 2 stars for both staffing and quality measures. The center provides long-term care and rehabilitative services to residents within the Greater Birmingham area.
Location
850 9th St NW, Alabaster, 35007, Alabaster, AL
Recent reviews
- charles buttel ★★★★★ February 13, 2026
Front desk is always great
- Larry Buckhannon ★★★★★ January 31, 2026
What an awesome experience, the receptionist was very polite and knowledgeable of the procedures and operations of the facility, and gave praise instruction on how to get to the room we needed to go visit. Job well done
- Sirfixalot ★★★★★ January 24, 2026
Every staff member that I have encountered as a visitor has been friendly and helpful.
- Ken Gee ★★★★★ January 23, 2026
Great Service
- Millicent Payne ★★★★★ January 22, 2026
To Fredericka on MSU, Thank you for the outstanding care you provided to my 92-year-old grandmother yesterday. Your kindness, patience, and attention to detail reassured our family, especially my mother who was worried about her hygiene and care needs. You went above and beyond, and we are grateful. Your smile and personality are so needed in the healthcare field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek?
- The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek score on health inspections?
- The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek?
- The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek have?
- The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek has 198 certified beds.
- Does The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek located?
- The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is located at 850 9th St NW, Alabaster, 35007, Alabaster, Alabama.
- How can I contact The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek?
- You can reach The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek by phone at +1 205-663-3859.
Nearby facilities
- Rehab Select at Shelby Ridge 0.9 mi
881 3rd St NE, Alabaster, 35007
- Shelby Ridge Nursing Home 0.9 mi
881 3rd Street Northeast, Alabaster, AL, 35007
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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