Quick answers
- Where is Fair Haven?
- 1424 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35210, in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What is the phone number of Fair Haven?
- (205) 956-4150, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Fair Haven?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Fair Haven been fined?
- Medicare lists 3 fines totaling $12,704.
- What did inspectors find at Fair Haven?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 7, 2019 to June 17, 2021), Medicare lists 11 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 7, 2019 to June 17, 2021), Fair Haven had 11 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). It was fined $12,704 in total (3 fines, the latest on October 30, 2023). Nurse staffing is 4.75 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
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: June 17, 2021 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 17, 2021 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0814 Level E
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
Previous cycle: January 30, 2020 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 30, 2020 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0661 Level D
“Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: March 7, 2019 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 7, 2019 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (15)
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0521 Level E
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0741 Level E
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0226 Level D
“Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0300 Level D
“Meet other general requirements that are deficient.”
K0325 Level D
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0232 Level D
“Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $12,704 (3 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,882 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
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.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.93 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.29 | 2.46 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.75 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.06 | 3.27 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.16 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Methodist Home for the Aging.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Home for the Aging | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | March 7, 1967 |
| Methodist Home for the Aging | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | March 7, 1967 |
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
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 259 |
| Average residents per day | 234.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Methodist Home for the Aging |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1967-03-07 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1424 Montclair Road, Birmingham, AL 35210 |
| County | Jefferson County |
| State | Alabama |
| Phone | (205) 956‑4150 |
| CMS Certification Number | 015076 |
| Name in Medicare records | FAIR HAVEN |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
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).
- St Martin's in the Pines0.6 mi · Irondale, AL · 2 of 5 stars
- The Healthcare Center of Eastview2.5 mi · Birmingham, AL · 2 of 5 stars
- Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit3.4 mi · Birmingham, AL · 3 of 5 stars
- South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC4.6 mi · Birmingham, AL · 3 of 5 stars
- Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center4.7 mi · Birmingham, AL · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- St Vincent's Birmingham3.7 mi · Birmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital
- Birmingham VA Medical Center4.5 mi · Birmingham, AL · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
- University of Alabama Hospital4.5 mi · Birmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13