About The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek
Nursing home overview and details
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek is a for-profit nursing home in Alabaster, AL, serving Shelby County and the surrounding community. The facility has 198 certified beds with an average daily census of 186.1 residents.
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1976, bringing 50 years of experience in long-term care.
The facility holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Alabaster, AL, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. This composite rating helps families compare nursing homes when evaluating care options.
Health Inspection
Average
Quality Measures
Average
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek provides 3.54 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.27 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 44.8%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 65.2%. Weekend staffing averages 3.21 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek has received 2 fines totaling $16,801, and has 3 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek
What is the CMS rating for The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek?
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek has a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek have?
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek has 198 certified beds with an average daily census of 186.1 residents.
What type of facility is The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek?
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Shelby County in Alabaster, AL.
How many doctors practice at The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek?
Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek.
Does The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·