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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

St Martin'S in the Pines

4941 Montevallo Road, Irondale, AL 35210

St Martin'S in the Pines, a 128-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Irondale, AL, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #175 of 223 rated homes in AL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#175 of 223
In-state rank among rated AL homes
4.00
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
13
Inspection findings · 1 serious

The verdict

St Martin'S in the Pines, a 128-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Irondale, AL, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #175 of 223 rated homes in AL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#175 of 223
In-state rank among rated AL homes
4.00
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
13
Inspection findings · 1 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 224 AL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Church related. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
015433
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
128
Residents
98
In Hospital
No
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Oct 3, 2019

Staffing Data

How the 4.00 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.72 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.56
CNA Hours
2.72
Total Nursing Hours
4.00 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.05
Nursing Turnover
58.2%
RN Turnover
67.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About St Martin'S in the Pines

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, St Martin'S in the Pines ranks #175 of 223 rated nursing homes in AL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). St Martin'S in the Pines operates 128 certified beds in Irondale, AL with approximately 98 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 3★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.00 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.72 RN hours.

Classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, St Martin'S in the Pines falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 58.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2025

K - Pattern - Jeopardy Jul 18, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 26, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2019 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 6, 2019

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 3, 2019 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 6, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 26, 2018 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 19, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 26, 2018 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 19, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2017 Tag: 0441

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2017

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2017 Tag: 0369

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2017

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2017 Tag: 0282

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2017

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2017 Tag: 0279

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2017

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2017 Tag: 0372

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2017

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2017 Tag: 0371

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 28, 2017

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 13.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 13.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 20.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 18.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 48.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 87.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 14.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 44.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 31.3% No

Penalty History

Date Type Amount
Jul 18, 2025 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for St Martin'S in the Pines, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for St Martin'S in the Pines

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The AL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View AL registry
  • Peer homes near 128 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in AL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for St Martin'S in the Pines?
St Martin'S in the Pines has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does St Martin'S in the Pines rank among nursing homes in AL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), St Martin'S in the Pines ranks 175th among 223 rated nursing homes in AL (#175 of 223). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at St Martin'S in the Pines?
St Martin'S in the Pines reports 4.00 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.72 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 58.2%.
How many beds does St Martin'S in the Pines have?
St Martin'S in the Pines has 128 certified beds with approximately 98 residents. The facility is located at 4941 Montevallo Road, Irondale, AL 35210.
Does St Martin'S in the Pines have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, St Martin'S in the Pines has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has St Martin'S in the Pines received any fines or penalties?
No, St Martin'S in the Pines has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns St Martin'S in the Pines?
St Martin'S in the Pines is classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was St Martin'S in the Pines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for St Martin'S in the Pines was on Oct 3, 2019. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for St Martin'S in the Pines?
St Martin'S in the Pines is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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