The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
850 9th Street, Northwest, Alabaster, AL 35007
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is a nursing home in Alabaster, Alabama. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 25, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Health citations since April 7, 202213 (Alabama average 10)
- Fines in the past three years2, $16,801 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 3, 2024 from $16,801 to $8,400.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 3, 2024 from $25,847 to $16,801.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on September 29, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2024.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
June 1, 2024
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from June 1, 2024, for 90 days.
Health inspection on May 3, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
9 of 224 Alabama homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $8,400 on May 3, 2024.
CMS fine of $8,401 on May 3, 2024.
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Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
Citation F0602. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
Citation F0559. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0607 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on January 25, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 25, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0914. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2024.
Health inspection on October 14, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2022.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on October 14, 2022
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2022.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2022.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2022.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2022.
Health inspection on April 7, 2022
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 12, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (205) 663-3859
- Last standard health inspection
- January 25, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 198
- Residents per day, on average
- 182.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Alabaster Opco, LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Alabama average (13 vs 10).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BMJ SALTAIRE, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 16% · since 08/02/2023
- ROCK HILL ACQUISITION III LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 75% · since 10/25/2021
- LALLY, THOMAS5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 25% · since 09/15/2021
- LITT, ALAN5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 25% · since 09/15/2021
- LITT, JONATHAN5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 25% · since 09/15/2021
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- DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2023
Questions
When was The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek last inspected?
CMS lists January 25, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since April 7, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $16,801 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.