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ST MARTIN'S IN THE PINES Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (IRONDALE, Alabama)

4941 MONTEVALLO ROAD, IRONDALE, Alabama 35210

Phone: 2059561831

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
97.5
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Jefferson
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityAlabama AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.720.66+0.06
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.953.90+0.05
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.7/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover54.5%46.8%-

Health Citation History

13 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-07-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.K – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-07-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesStore, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Environmental DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProvide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Environmental DeficienciesHave a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

42 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2019-10-03Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Egress DeficienciesHave corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-03Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Egress DeficienciesHave corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Smoke DeficienciesHave enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Smoke DeficienciesInstall a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2018-09-26Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesCreate arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2017-08-24Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Smoke DeficienciesHave enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2017-08-24Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-07-18Payment Denial-3 days starting 2025-08-29

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