Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
850 9th Street, Northwest · Alabaster, AL 35007 · 198 certified beds
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About The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek
The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is a nursing home in Alabaster, Alabama. Its capacity is 198 beds, above the Alabama median of 113 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Rock Hill Acquisition III LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 13 citations, the most recent on September 29, 2024. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.58 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Alabaster. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (13)
Records from April 2022 to September 2024.
September 29, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 18, 2024.
September 29, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 25, 2024.
May 3, 2024
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money..
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
May 3, 2024
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2024.
May 3, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 30, 2024.
May 3, 2024
Tag F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 22, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 22, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day..
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected February 22, 2024.
October 14, 2022
Tag F0761Ensure 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..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 18, 2022.
October 14, 2022
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 18, 2022.
October 14, 2022
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 18, 2022.
April 7, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2022.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $16,801
May 3, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,400 against this nursing home on May 3, 2024.
May 3, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,401 against this nursing home on May 3, 2024.
May 3, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 1, 2024, lasting 90 days (triggered by inspection on May 3, 2024).
Staffing
3.58 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Rock Hill Acquisition III LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Alabama.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Alabaster.
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