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Magnolia Ridge

420 DEAN DRIVE, GARDENDALE, AL, 35071
(205) 631-8709
www.genesishcc.com/MagnoliaRidge
148 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
148
CMS facility ID
015133
Care type
Nursing home
County
Jefferson
Facility name
Magnolia Ridge
Street address
420 DEAN DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Gardendale, AL 35071
Phone
(205) 631-8709
Website
www.genesishcc.com/MagnoliaRidge

About this facility — Magnolia Ridge

Magnolia Ridge is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Gardendale, Alabama. It is licensed for 148 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Alabama (113 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Gardendale and 224 skilled nursing facilities across Alabama. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Magnolia Ridge 62 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $392,125 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Genesis Healthcare
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Sunbridge Retirement Care Associates, Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2009
Berg, Michael
Officer — since 2012
Bridgeford, Laura
Officer — since 2024
Dawodu, Oludayo
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Fc-gen Operations Investment Llc
Indirect owner — since 2012
Gen Operations I Llc
Indirect owner — since 2012
Gen Operations Ii Llc
Indirect owner — since 2012
Genesis Healthcare Inc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Genesis Healthcare Llc
Indirect owner — since 2012
Genesis Holdings Llc
Indirect owner — since 2012
Huffman, Larry
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Mendelson, Avi
Officer — since 2024
Sun Healthcare Group Inc
Indirect owner — since 2015
Sunbridge Healthcare Llc
Indirect owner — since 2012
Whitman, Arnold
Indirect owner — since 2012

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1976-01-16
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
15 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$392,125 total
Last standard inspection
2025-03-19
Nurse staffing
4.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$363 per day (≈ $11,040/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
83% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 13% private/other
Occupancy
93% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
18% above the AL median of $307/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
148
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-06-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered15 citations
F-0580
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-07-08
F-0609
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-08
F-0610
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-08
F-0645
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0658
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0694
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0725
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0740
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0757
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0760
K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0835
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-07-08
F-0837
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
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 2025-07-08
F-0841
L · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0867
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-07-08
2025-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered18 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0583
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2025-04-17
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-04
F-0602
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0609
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-08-21
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0645
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0658
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-08-14
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0740
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2023-10-04
F-0803
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0851
C · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F-0908
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-04-17
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (29 citations)
2019-12-05Health inspection5 citations
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2020-01-09
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2020-01-09
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2020-01-09
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2020-01-09
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-01-09
2018-10-18Health inspection5 citations
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2018-11-22
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2018-11-22
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2018-11-22
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-11-22
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-11-22
2025-03-19Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0223
F · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-04-09
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-10
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-10
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-04-10
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-10
K-0918
D · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-10
2019-12-05Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-01-14
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2020-01-14
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2020-01-14
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2020-01-14
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2020-01-14
2018-10-18Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2018-11-28
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2018-11-28
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2018-11-28
K-0353
C · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2018-11-28
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2018-11-28
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2018-11-28
K-0921
F · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2018-11-28
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2018-11-28

Federal penalties

2025-03-19Fine$392,125
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 015133.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.6124 ratings on Google
★★★★★Stephanie Logan · 2026-06-24 · via Google

“My experience with this facility has been truly wonderful. My niece is in her early twenties, nonverbal, and requires total care. I make random drop-in visits at different times throughout the week, and I consistently find her happy, clean, well-fed, and in great spirits. Many people may say this level of care is simply what should be expected, but after visiting many facilities, I can say it is …”

★★★★Denise Glenn · 2026-03-05 · via Google

“My mom went to Magnolia Ridge for rehab after leaving the hospital. The location is very quiet and peaceful. The staff is very kind, professional, willing to help any way they can, and do not mind answering your questions. My mom is not a very sociable person, but the Activities staff was able to get her hooked on Bingo! Additionally, the social workers, office staff, nurses, therapists, and admi…”

★★★★★Joanne Blaikie · 2026-04-08 · via Google

“I was at Magnolia Ridge in January for rehab after having pneumonia and needed help in getting my strength back . Had a great experience, the rehab team got me moving and I can’t thank them enough. All the nurses and everyone that took care of me were so kind and took great care of me. A good place to be.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
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