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Birmingham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center East in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center East is a nursing home community in Birmingham, AL.

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Birmingham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center East in Birmingham, AL

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  • Interior

    A cozy, modern living room setup featuring two yellow chairs, a central green plant, and abstract artwork on the walls.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring two single beds with matching quilts, wooden nightstands with lamps, and decorative plants near the window.

  • Building

    A well-lit and clean hallway in a building.

  • Dining

    Interior view of an empty restaurant with round tables and a cozy atmosphere.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with green cabinets, a dining table, and various appliances.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A spacious rehabilitation center equipped with various exercise and therapy apparatus in a calm, inviting environment.

  • Brick Wall

    Sign for Birmingham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center East.

733 Mary Vann Lane, Birmingham, AL 35215

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.1 from 61 reviews
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Overall Review of Birmingham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center East

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff kindness stands out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, caring, and helpful.

A large share of reviewers comment on staff attitude, saying team members are kind, friendly, and eager to help. Several also mention nurses, therapy, or admissions staff being responsive and professional, and some describe staff talking with them and answering questions. A smaller set of reviews takes the opposite view, describing hostile or rude interactions, including complaints about how call lights or requests were handled.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed signal

Reviews on cleanliness vary widely from “very clean” to reports of serious neglect.

Some reviewers praise the building as clean, well kept, and up to date, and a few describe the facility feeling orderly. Other reviewers report unpleasant odors, infrequent cleaning, and issues with hygiene such as delayed baths or bathrooms rarely being cleaned. Because both impressions appear in the review set, cleanliness seems inconsistent depending on experience and circumstances.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Call lights and staffing concerns

Several reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and delayed assistance.

Multiple reviewers describe slow responses—such as call lights ringing with no help, or residents waiting long periods for nurses or CNAs. Some reviews connect this to understaffing on certain shifts or weekends, and a few say medication delivery was late. Together with the other negative reviews about care routines, staffing responsiveness is a recurring point of frustration.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Nursing care and hygiene issues

A recurring theme is insufficient nursing support for bathing, wound care, and meds.

Several reviews describe problems with daily care such as bathing help not happening regularly and medication schedules not being followed. Other reviews mention bed sores, infections, and wound concerns, including delayed response to urgent issues. A few reviews acknowledge positive rehab outcomes, but the negative nursing-care accounts are prominent and involve basic hygiene and medical follow-through.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities are a bright spot

Residents mention engaging activities during their stay.

A couple of reviewers specifically call out activities as enjoyable and creative, describing the program as a meaningful part of daily life. This aligns with the community’s focus on scheduled activities and resident-involved programming listed as offered options.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 132 resident community capacity 132 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Birmingham International (7 miles away) Birmingham International (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Birmingham, Alabama, offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several physicians' offices nearby such as St Vincent's East Family Medicine Center and Grayson Valley Family Practice, seniors can easily access medical care. There are also pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens within close proximity for medication needs. Restaurants like McDonald's and Chick-Fil-A provide convenient dining options, while cafes like Green Acres Cafe offer a relaxed atmosphere for socializing. The area also boasts recreational opportunities with parks like Trussville Park and Pinson Bicentennial Park nearby. Additionally, there are places of worship such as Hilldale Baptist Church and healthcare facilities like Ascension St Vincent's East Endocrinology in the vicinity. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded community for seniors to consider for living.

Physicians

  • St Vincents East Family Medicine Center - Hyewon Lim MD (0.6 miles)
  • Grayson Valley Family Practice (2 miles)
  • MedHelp (2.1 miles)
  • Miles & Schmitt MD PC (2.6 miles)
  • EyeCare Associates (2.7 miles)
  • Pediatrics East (3.3 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Gyro's Cafe (2.1 miles)
  • Jack's (2.1 miles)
  • Zaxby's (2.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
  • Burger King (2.4 miles)
  • Spare Time Trussville (2.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Winn-Dixie (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Green Acres Cafe Centerpoint (1.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Trussville (2.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Hilldale Baptist Church (2.3 miles)
  • The Worship Center Christian Church Huffman-Derby Campus (4.2 miles)
  • South Roebuck Baptist Church (4.2 miles)
  • East Lake United Methodist Church (6.1 miles)
  • Church of the Highlands (8.1 miles)
  • McElwain Baptist Church (8.8 miles)
  • Birmingham Alabama Temple (9.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ascension St Vincent's East Endocrinology (2.6 miles)
  • Saint Vincents East Saint Vincents Health System (2.7 miles)

Parks

  • Trussville Park (3.6 miles)
  • Pinson Bicentennial Park (3.7 miles)
  • East Lake (5.3 miles)
  • Beacon Park (7.5 miles)
  • Avondale Park (9.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Runway (6.8 miles)
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (7 miles)
  • Concourse C (7.2 miles)

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