Nursing home

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek

850 9th Street, Northwest, Alabaster, AL, 35007

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek, with 13 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $16,801 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
198
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Shelby Co. avg 3Alabama avg 3.04This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Shelby Co. avg: 3. Alabama avg: 3.04.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

13
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
9
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42022
92024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $16,801 total · May 3, 2024
  1. May 3, 2024$8,401
  2. May 3, 2024$8,400

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 90 days total · May 3, 2024
  1. May 3, 202490 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)15.82%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)8.36%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)4.98%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Bmj Saltaire, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Rock Hill Acquisition III LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Lally, Thomas5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Litt, Alan5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Litt, Jonathan5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Miller, JessicaW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Borenstein, JosephCORPORATE OFFICER
Lally, ThomasCORPORATE OFFICER
Litt, AlanCORPORATE OFFICER
Litt, JonathanCORPORATE OFFICER
Diversicare Management Services LP.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Shelby County.

850 9th Street, Northwest, Alabaster
Shelby County · AL · 35007
198 certified beds33.2537, -86.8270

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Burns Nursing Home, Inc.
CCN 015009
Russellville, AL224Not shown$0
Coosa Valley Healthcare Center
CCN 015010
Sylacauga, AL554Not shown$0
Highlands Health and Rehab
CCN 015012
Scottsboro, AL544Not shown$0
Eastview Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
CCN 015014
Birmingham, AL323Not shown$0
Plantation Manor Nursing Home
CCN 015015
Mc Calla, AL334Not shown$0
Athens Health and Rehabilitation LLC
CCN 015016
Athens, AL544Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek's CMS rating?

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek located?

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek is located at 850 9th Street, Northwest, Alabaster, AL, 35007 in Shelby County, and CMS lists 198 certified beds.

Does The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $16,801 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek's rating compare to nearby facilities?

The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3 across 3 facilities in Shelby County, and 3.04 across Alabama. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm The Healthcare Center at Buck Creek's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
015144
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
198
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 13 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Sep 29, 20240600DComplaintPast Non-ComplianceMay 25, 2024
Sep 29, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 18, 2024
May 3, 20240559DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2024
May 3, 20240600GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 30, 2024
May 3, 20240602GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 30, 2024
May 3, 20240607DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 15, 2024
Jan 25, 20240607DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 22, 2024
Jan 25, 20240732CComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 22, 2024
Jan 25, 20240755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 22, 2024
Oct 14, 20220697DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 18, 2022
Oct 14, 20220755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 18, 2022
Oct 14, 20220761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 18, 2022
Apr 7, 20220880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 12, 2022

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

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