Fair Haven Retirement Center
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- Care type
- Nursing Homes
- Room types
- One Bedroom, Studio, Two Bedroom
- Resident rating
- 3.7 of 5 (10 reviews)
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5 stars
- Certified beds
- 259
- Amenities listed
- 23
About Fair Haven Retirement Center
Fair Haven Retirement Center is a nursing home in Birmingham, Alabama. For details on services, care levels, and pricing, contact the facility directly.
It offers sunset gardens senior living, meadowbrook assisted living, golden years retirement community, harmony haven senior residences, and silver oak retirement home. Residents have access to 23 listed amenities and services spanning accommodations, dining services, health and wellness, outdoor spaces, recreational activities, safety and security, social engagement, and transportation services. Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall on Nursing Home Compare, across 259 certified beds.
Living options
- Sunset Gardens Senior Living
- Meadowbrook Assisted Living
- Golden Years Retirement Community
- Harmony Haven Senior Residences
- Silver Oak Retirement Home
Pricing at Fair Haven Retirement Center
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Amenities & services
Accommodations
- Private and semi-private rooms
- Fully furnished options
- Personalized living spaces
Dining Services
- Nutritious meals prepared by professional chefs
- Dietary accommodations available
Health and Wellness
- On-site medical staff
- Regular health screenings
- Physical therapy services
Outdoor Spaces
- Gardens and walking paths
- Patio areas for relaxation
- Outdoor seating
Recreational Activities
- Fitness classes
- Arts and crafts workshops
- Game nights
Safety and Security
- 24-hour emergency response system
- Secure entry points
- Regular safety drills
Social Engagement
- Community events
- Book clubs
- Movie nights
Transportation Services
- Scheduled outings
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Local shopping trips
Medicare ratings
Star ratings from CMS Nursing Home Compare, the federal program that inspects and rates U.S. nursing homes. 259 certified beds. Benchmarked against 154 rated nursing homes in Alabama.
Overall
About the AL average (3.0)
Health inspections
About the AL average (2.7)
Staffing
Below the AL average (3.5)
Quality measures
Above the AL average (3.3)
Staffing hours per resident, per day
| Care role | Hours |
|---|---|
| Total nursing staff | 4h 24m |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 18m |
| Licensed nurse (LPN/LVN) | 56m |
| Nurse aide | 3h 10m |
Capacity & operations
- Occupancy
- 92% (avg 238 of 259 beds)
- Medicare-certified since
- 1967 (59 years)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Nursing staff turnover
- 59.3% per year
Location
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Reviews of Fair Haven Retirement Center
3.7 out of 5 · Based on 10 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 540%
- 430%
- 310%
- 20%
- 120%
What families mention about Fair Haven Retirement Center
- Friendliness & atmosphere2 mentions · 3.0
“In addition, they were very rude to her, as well as our family, using a nasty tone and attitude and talking down to us.”
- Care quality2 mentions · 2.5
“The directors phone goes straight to voice mail and says the mailbox is full and cannot accept any messages - that's a strong indicator of lack of...”
- 4.0- starwoman74
They have a chapel for that holds church services every week for those who cannot leave.
- 5.0- tanmember43
I saw the dining area, and it was really nice; they had really nice tables and chairs.
- 5.0- joyousswimmer95
They are warm, friendly, and respectful.
- 4.0- tansailor58
The sanitation was adequate.
- 5.0- bluemember32
The rooms were of average size and were very nice.
- 5.0- redfox65
They have a lot of musical groups that come in for concerts and visiting pets.
- 3.0- fairsailor15
Took 10 minutes to answer the call button and they were all just sitting in the living area talking.
- 1.0- oceanpilot18
The directors phone goes straight to voice mail and says the mailbox is full and cannot accept any messages - that's a strong indicator of lack of caring when the director is inaccessible and does retrieve voice messages.
- 4.0- westerncrash46
He\u0092s getting physical therapy, and it just started.
- 1.0- friendlydiver11
In addition, they were very rude to her, as well as our family, using a nasty tone and attitude and talking down to us.
How Fair Haven Retirement Center compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for Fair Haven Retirement Center and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven Retirement CenterThis page | Nursing Homes | 3.7 | 10 | Birmingham, AL |
| Eastview Health Care Center | Nursing Homes | 4.5 | 2 | Birmingham, AL |
| Highlands Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation, L | Nursing Homes | 4.0 | 2 | Bessemer, AL |
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