The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek
Alabaster, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015144) · 198 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $16,801 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (205) 663-3859 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek reports total nurse hours of about 3.53 per resident per day, with RN hours of about 0.27 per resident per day, a staffing star rating of 2, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.6%.
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek has 2 federal fines on record totaling $16,801.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Alabaster, Shelby County, Alabama. It has been certified since June 1976 and is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company. The facility is certified for 198 beds, with an average of 185 residents in care.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.53, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.27. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $16,801.00, and 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon and no Special Focus status listed for this facility in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility or on the Care Compare website, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.53 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of about 0.27 per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 44.6%. Its staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $16,801.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 198 beds and had an average of 185 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2056633859 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 2056633859 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015144?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.