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Nursing home

East Glen

Birmingham, Alabama · Jefferson County

  • 53 Medical Park Drive East, Birmingham, AL 35235 · Directions
  • (205) 833‑1777
  • Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
  • Ownership: For profit – corporation
  • 7 health citations in its last 3 inspection cycles (most serious: level F). See the inspection record

Summary

East Glen is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Birmingham, Alabama, with 108 certified beds. Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 stars. Most recent standard health inspection: 2023-03-16, with 3 health deficiencies. Ownership: for profit – corporation. Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information, data updated 2026-10-01.

What is a nursing home?

A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.

Official Medicare data

Everything on this page comes from Medicare (CMS) data updated 2026-10-01. It is information, not a recommendation. Call the nursing home and visit before you decide, and talk with your doctor.

In a medical emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 starsMedicare overall rating
108Certified beds
Health inspections: 3 of 5 starsHealth inspections

Quick answers

Where is East Glen?
53 Medical Park Drive East, Birmingham, AL 35235, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the phone number of East Glen?
(205) 833-1777, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
What is the Medicare star rating of East Glen?
Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Has East Glen been fined?
Medicare lists no fines for East Glen.
What did inspectors find at East Glen?
In its last three inspection cycles (November 1, 2018 to March 16, 2023), Medicare lists 7 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).

Medicare ratings, explained

Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.

Overall rating
Overall rating: 3 of 5 stars
Medicare’s summary of the three ratings below, from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average).
Health inspections
Health inspections: 3 of 5 stars
Based on state health inspections and complaint investigations of about the last three years, compared with other nursing homes in the same state.
Staffing
Staffing: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how many hours nurses and aides spend with each resident per day (from payroll records) and how often staff leave.
Quality of resident care
Quality of resident care: 4 of 5 stars
Based on how residents do on measures such as falls with injury, pressure sores, getting better at moving around and going back to the hospital.
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Short-stay residents (rehab): 3 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who stay a short time, usually to recover after a hospital stay.
Long-stay residents
Long-stay residents: 5 of 5 stars
Quality rating for people who live in the nursing home.

Inspections, fines and staffing

In its last three inspection cycles (November 1, 2018 to March 16, 2023), East Glen had 7 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.12 hours per resident per day; the Alabama average is 3.90 and the national average is 3.90.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.

Inspection history: last three cycles

State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.

What the letters A to L mean
Scope and severity letters
SeriousnessIsolated (a few residents)Pattern (some)Widespread (many)
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmABC
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmDEF
Actual harm to residentsGHI
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJKL

Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.

Most recent cycle: March 16, 2023 — 3 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: March 16, 2023 (standard health inspection).

Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0641 Level D March 16, 2023 · corrected April 20, 2023

    “Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”

  • F0684 Level D March 16, 2023 · corrected April 20, 2023

    “Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”

  • F0919 Level D March 16, 2023 · corrected April 20, 2023

    “Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”

Previous cycle: November 8, 2019 — 4 health citations

Inspections in this cycle: November 8, 2019 (standard health inspection).

Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
  • F0812 Level F November 8, 2019 · corrected December 13, 2019

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

  • F0814 Level F November 8, 2019 · corrected December 13, 2019

    “Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”

  • F0836 Level F November 8, 2019 · corrected December 13, 2019

    “Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.”

  • F0842 Level D November 8, 2019 · corrected December 13, 2019

    “Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”

Earlier cycle: November 1, 2018 — no health citations

Inspections in this cycle: November 1, 2018 (standard health inspection).

Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.

Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →

Fire safety citations (13)
  • K0345 Level F March 16, 2023 · corrected April 26, 2023

    “Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”

  • K0372 Level F March 16, 2023 · corrected April 26, 2023

    “Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”

  • K0521 Level F March 16, 2023 · corrected April 26, 2023

    “Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”

  • K0918 Level F March 16, 2023 · corrected April 26, 2023

    “Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”

  • K0324 Level D March 16, 2023 · corrected April 26, 2023

    “Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”

  • K0363 Level D March 16, 2023 · corrected April 26, 2023

    “Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”

  • K0751 Level E November 8, 2019 · corrected December 6, 2019

    “Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.”

  • K0232 Level D November 8, 2019 · corrected December 6, 2019

    “Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.”

  • K0293 Level D November 8, 2019 · corrected December 6, 2019

    “Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”

  • K0353 Level D November 8, 2019 · corrected December 6, 2019

    “Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”

  • K0372 Level D November 8, 2019 · corrected December 6, 2019

    “Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”

  • K0923 Level D November 8, 2019 · corrected December 6, 2019

    “Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”

  • K0363 Level F November 1, 2018 · corrected November 30, 2018

    “Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.

MeasureThis homeAlabamaNational
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.560.660.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.880.780.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.682.462.35
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.123.903.90
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.353.273.43
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.210.370.48
Nursing staff turnover (per year)61.5%46.8%45.3%
RN turnover (per year)46.7%40.0%42.5%
Administrators who left in the last year0.00.50.5

Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.

Owners and operator

Part of a group of 10 nursing homes: Noland Health.

Legal business name: East Glen, LLC.

Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
NameRoleShareSince
Ascension Health AllianceIndirect owner—March 31, 2005
Noland Health Services, IncManagement company (operational or managerial control)NOT APPLICABLEDecember 1, 2006

Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.

Compare with other nursing homes

Key facts

TypeNursing home
Certified beds108
Average residents per day90.6
Takes part inMedicare and Medicaid
OwnershipFor profit – corporation
Group or chain (affiliated entity)Noland Health
Legal business nameEast Glen, LLC
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid1985-03-29
Resident and family councilsResident council
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
Changed ownership in the last 12 monthsNo
Address53 Medical Park Drive East, Birmingham, AL 35235
CountyJefferson County
StateAlabama
Phone(205) 833‑1777
CMS Certification Number015388
Name in Medicare recordsEAST GLEN
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What to ask when you call or visit

A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.

  • Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
  • Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
  • How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
  • Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
  • What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
  • Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
  • What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
  • Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
  • Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
  • Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.

Other nursing homes nearby

By straight-line distance (not driving distance).

Nearest hospital emergency rooms

Sources

  1. Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  2. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
  3. Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  4. Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  5. Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  6. Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  7. State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  8. Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  9. Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
  10. Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13