Inspection History Overview

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2021 3 penalties totaling $16,133

$975
Aug 9, 2021

Fine

$650
Aug 2, 2021

Fine

$14,508
Jul 16, 2021

Fine

2020 1 penalties totaling $177,769

$177,769
Feb 1, 2020

Fine

2018 3 penalties totaling $72,627

$59,322
Sep 27, 2018

Fine

$13,305
Sep 27, 2018

Fine

$0
Sep 27, 2018

Payment Denial

2017 1 penalties totaling $26,356

$26,356
Oct 19, 2017

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2024 7 violations

Tag 0559 D May 3, 2024

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2024
Tag 0600 G May 3, 2024

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2024
Tag 0602 G May 3, 2024

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2024
Tag 0607 D May 3, 2024

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: May 15, 2024
Tag 0607 D Jan 25, 2024

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Feb 22, 2024
Tag 0732 C Jan 25, 2024

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Feb 22, 2024
Tag 0755 D Jan 25, 2024

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Feb 22, 2024

2022 4 violations

Tag 0697 D Oct 14, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2022
Tag 0755 D Oct 14, 2022

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2022
Tag 0761 D Oct 14, 2022

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.

✓ Corrected: Nov 18, 2022
Tag 0880 D Apr 7, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 12, 2022

2021 10 violations

Tag 0609 D Sep 10, 2021

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Sep 29, 2021
Tag 0580 D Jul 16, 2021

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

✓ Corrected: Jul 22, 2021
Tag 0600 L Jul 16, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Jun 26, 2021
Tag 0656 K Jul 16, 2021

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Aug 3, 2021
Tag 0689 L Jul 16, 2021

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jun 26, 2021
Tag 0695 D Jul 16, 2021

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: Jul 22, 2021
Tag 0697 D Jul 16, 2021

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Jul 22, 2021
Tag 0755 D Jul 16, 2021

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Jul 22, 2021
Tag 0835 L Jul 16, 2021

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

✓ Corrected: Aug 3, 2021
Tag 0842 D Jul 16, 2021

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

✓ Corrected: Jul 22, 2021

2020 7 violations

Tag 0582 E Feb 1, 2020

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

✓ Corrected: Mar 23, 2020
Tag 0686 D Feb 1, 2020

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Mar 23, 2020
Tag 0726 L Feb 1, 2020

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Mar 23, 2020
Tag 0777 J Feb 1, 2020

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

✓ Corrected: Mar 23, 2020
Tag 0812 F Feb 1, 2020

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 23, 2020
Tag 0835 L Feb 1, 2020

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

✓ Corrected: Mar 23, 2020
Tag 0880 D Feb 1, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Mar 23, 2020

2019 14 violations

Tag 0584 D Jul 11, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

✓ Corrected: Aug 15, 2019
Tag 0641 D Jul 11, 2019

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Aug 15, 2019
Tag 0686 E Jul 11, 2019

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Aug 15, 2019
Tag 0732 C Jul 11, 2019

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Aug 15, 2019
Tag 0755 D Jul 11, 2019

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Aug 15, 2019
Tag 0557 D Jan 16, 2019

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

✓ Corrected: Jan 25, 2019
Tag 0661 D Jan 16, 2019

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

✓ Corrected: Jan 25, 2019
Tag 0732 B Jan 16, 2019

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Jan 25, 2019
Tag 0761 D Jan 16, 2019

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.

✓ Corrected: Jan 25, 2019
Tag 0812 F Jan 16, 2019

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

✓ Corrected: Mar 18, 2019
Tag 0835 F Jan 16, 2019

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

✓ Corrected: Jan 25, 2019
Tag 0867 F Jan 16, 2019

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

✓ Corrected: Jan 25, 2019
Tag 0880 D Jan 16, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jan 25, 2019
Tag 0947 F Jan 16, 2019

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

✓ Corrected: Jan 25, 2019

2018 8 violations

Tag 0658 D Sep 27, 2018

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Oct 31, 2018
Tag 0697 G Sep 27, 2018

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

✓ Corrected: Oct 31, 2018
Tag 0835 E Sep 27, 2018

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

✓ Corrected: Dec 15, 2018
Tag 0837 E Sep 27, 2018

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

✓ Corrected: Dec 15, 2018
Tag 0867 D Sep 27, 2018

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

✓ Corrected: Dec 15, 2018
Tag 0880 D Sep 27, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 31, 2018
Tag 0554 D Feb 15, 2018

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: Mar 9, 2018
Tag 0726 D Feb 15, 2018

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

✓ Corrected: Mar 9, 2018

2017 9 violations

Tag 0253 D Oct 19, 2017

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

✓ Corrected: Nov 23, 2017
Tag 0364 D Oct 19, 2017

Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.

✓ Corrected: Nov 23, 2017
Tag 0250 J Jul 21, 2017

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
Tag 0272 J Jul 21, 2017

Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity.

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
Tag 0279 J Jul 21, 2017

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
Tag 0323 J Jul 21, 2017

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
Tag 0490 J Jul 21, 2017

Make sure that the facility is administered in an acceptable way that maintains the well-being of each resident .

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
Tag 0493 J Jul 21, 2017

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
Tag 0520 J Jul 21, 2017

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action.

✓ Corrected: Aug 14, 2017
🏥 Facility Summary

THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK is a 3-star nursing home in ALABASTER, AL with 198 beds.

Most recent inspection: Data not available. No current violations on record.

📞 2056633859
📍 850 9TH STREET, NORTHWEST, ALABASTER, AL
💵 Accepts Medicare and Medicaid
Data source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Facility information updated daily. Star ratings range from 1 (much below average) to 5 (much above average).

Frequently Asked Questions About THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK

What violations has THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK received?
THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK has 0 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK?
THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK has a 3-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an average rating, meeting basic quality standards. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK safe?
Safety at THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK?
Phone: 2056633859. Address: 850 9TH STREET, NORTHWEST, ALABASTER, AL. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK offer?
THE HEALTHCARE CENTER AT BUCK CREEK is a skilled nursing facility with 198 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
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