ElderGrade
B

75/100

Above average

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

881 3Rd Street Northeast, Alabaster, AL 35007

CMS 3/5 stars #1 of 3 in Shelby County (205) 620-8500
Certified beds
131
Occupancy
97%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 62%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • No citations recorded in the last 3 years

Staffing

25/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.41 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.35 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 62% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.82 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.35 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.22 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 62.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: June 16, 2022 (4 years ago).

F Jun 16, 2022 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2022 F0561

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 16, 2022 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2019 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2019 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2019 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 26, 2018 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of REHAB SELECT, which operates 5 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
SCHMIDT, CHRISTOPHER Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SCHMIDT, CHRISTOPHER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STEPHENSON, TAMMY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SCHMIDT, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STEPHENSON, TAMMY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHMIDT, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STEPHENSON, TAMMY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SCHMIDT WALLACE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DAVIS, KHALEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
EMFINGER, JULIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEE, LAWRENCE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SCHMIDT, CHRISTOPHER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Shelby Ridge Nursing Home

What is the ElderGrade for Shelby Ridge Nursing Home? +

Shelby Ridge Nursing Home holds an ElderGrade of B (75 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Shelby Ridge Nursing Home? +

Residents receive an average of 4.82 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Shelby Ridge Nursing Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 7 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Shelby Ridge Nursing Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Shelby Ridge Nursing Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.