Deficiency Index

Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Birmingham, Alabama · CCN 015445

13 surveys since 2012. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
46
Surveys
13
Harm or worse
2
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2012–2022
’12’15’20’22
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse2

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file11/13

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
117
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
BALL HEALTHCARE SERVICES
County
Jefferson
Medicare-certified since
2001

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
2
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=16, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Dec 14, 2022

1,426 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.233.73
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.48—
Annual nurse turnover56.3%51.3%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD777.8%E111.1%F111.1%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 9 of the 46 citations on record.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Dec 14, 2022

    Based on observation, interview, the facility's policy for Menus, the facility's Meal Guide Report for Week 3, the facility's Recipe Report for Pudding Parfait, and the facility's chart for scoop size and capacity; the facility failed to ensure Pureed Lasagna and Chocolate Pudding Parfait were served in the portion sizes as indicated on the menu for Tuesday, 12/13/2022. This had the potential to affect 67 of 97 residents receiving meals from the kitchen. Findings Include: The facility's policy for Menus, dated 6/2017, included the following: Policy: Menus are planned to meet the nutritional needs of the residents in accordance with the Recommended Dietary Allowances of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF580Dec 14, 2022

    Based on interviews, medical record review, and a review of a facility policy titled, Change in Medical Condition of Residents, the facility failed to ensure that Resident Identifier (RI) #18's sponsor/family was notified when RI #18's medication, Oxcarbazepine was increased on 08/16/2022. This deficient practice affected RI #18; one of one sampled resident reviewed for notification. Findings Include: A review of facility's policy titled, Change in Medical Condition of Residents, with an effective date of 02/01/2004, documented, .Notification of . legal representative, or interested family member, should occur promptly, according to federal regulations, when there is a change in the resident's condition. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF638Dec 14, 2022

    Based on interview, record review and a facility policy with the subject, Resident Assessment Instrument, the facility failed to ensure a quarterly resident Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment instrument was transmitted within the required timeframes. This affected Resident Identifier (RI) #61, one out of two residents investigated for resident assessments. Findings Include: A facility policy with the subject, Resident Assessment Instrument, with a revision date of 10/2013, revealed, . PURPOSE: Residents are assessed, using a comprehensive assessment process, in order to identify care needs and to develop a plan of care. PROCESS: . V. MDS Version 3.0 Quarterly Assessment . […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF656Dec 14, 2022

    Based on observation, interviews, record reviews and a review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #79 and RI #90 had a care plan for Foley catheters. This deficient practice affected RI #79 and RI #90, two of four residents sampled for catheters. Findings Include: A review of the Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument 3.0 User's Manual Version 1.17.1 dated October 2019 revealed, . Chapter 4 Care Area Assessment Process and Care Planning . 4.7 . The care plan is driven not only by identified resident issues and/or conditions but also by a resident's unique characteristics, strengths and needs. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF693Dec 14, 2022

    Based on observation, interviews, record review the facility failed to ensure the feeding tube containers for Resident Identifier (RI) #79 were labeled appropriately. This deficient practice affected RI #79; one of three residents sampled receiving tube feedings. Findings Include: RI #79 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and readmitted on [DATE] with a diagnosis to include Dysphagia following Cerebral Infarction. RI #79's December 2022 Physician's Orders documented, Jevity at 20 CC/HR (cubic centimeter/hour) with flush of 25 CC/HR x 23 HRS. On 12/12/2022 at 9:36 AM, RI #79 was observed lying in bed with head elevated, feeding hanging and machine beeping. The feeding containers were not labeled. […]

Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 46 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Dec 14, 2022Standard and complaint8 findings
  • Oct 14, 2022Complaint3 findings
  • Dec 31, 2021Complaint5 findings
  • Dec 12, 2019Standard and complaint1 finding
  • Mar 8, 2018Standard2 findings
  • Jan 26, 2017Standard and complaint4 findings
  • Jun 23, 2016Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
  • Dec 10, 2015Standard1 finding
Show the 5 earlier surveys
  • Sep 24, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • May 14, 2015Complaint6 findings
  • Oct 23, 2014Standard4 findings
  • Jan 9, 2014—6 findings
  • Nov 16, 2012—3 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

Deficiency Index is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by CMS, Medicare, or any government agency. About this data · Report a correction