Blue Ridge Healthcare Birmingham

1028 Bessemer Road, Birmingham, AL 35228

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

3.8 from 37 reviews

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Overall Review of Blue Ridge Healthcare Birmingham

common 23 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as attentive, professional, and kind.

Across many reviews, families describe staff who answer questions, provide support during rehab, and treat residents with kindness. Several reviewers name specific team members and highlight responsiveness during therapy and day-to-day care. A few reviewers also say staff members were nice even when they criticized other parts of the experience.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication issues are a concern

Some families report trouble getting the staff on the phone.

Two recent reviews describe delays or failures in reaching staff by phone or call systems, including reports of voicemail not being returned. One of those reviews also describes difficulties getting updates and having their questions answered in a timely way.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors vary

Some reviewers report strong odors and maintenance problems.

While some reviewers describe the facility as clean, other reviews specifically call out unpleasant urine or feces-like smells and issues with basic fixtures. These negative comments include mentions of toilets and sinks being out of order, which points to inconsistent upkeep.

common 2 reviews mention this

Wound care gets specific praise

Residents describe careful wound care and dressing consistency.

Two reviews give detailed praise for wound care, including keeping dressings on until the next scheduled change. Both comments emphasize attention to detail and consistency from the wound care and direct-care team during treatment.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

163 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

Birmingham International (10 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

Ensley Park (1.8 miles)
Oxmoor Park (3.5 miles)
Lakeshore Running Trail (5.5 miles)
Railroad Park (5.7 miles)
Rotary Trail (6.1 miles)

Restaurants

Domino's Pizza (2.3 miles)
Subway (3.8 miles)
Huddle House (4.1 miles)
Zaxby's (4.3 miles)
McDonald's (4.5 miles)
Paw Paw Patch (4.6 miles)
Taco Casa (4.7 miles)

Hospitals

Community Health Systems (2.4 miles)
Baptist Medical Center (3.2 miles)
Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children (5.8 miles)
Women & Infants Center (5.9 miles)
Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital (5.9 miles)
UAB Hospital (6 miles)
UAB Spain-Wallace Building (6.1 miles)

Physicians

Morgan Pediatrics (2.4 miles)
Simon Williamson Clinic, PC (3.4 miles)
Short Kathleen S MD - Simon-Williamson Clinic (3.4 miles)
Montgomery Rian L MD - Rian L Montgomery, MD (3.4 miles)
Medical West Hueytown Health Center (4.7 miles)
VisionFirst Eye Center (5.4 miles)
MedHelp (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

Hospira (3.1 miles)
Jj Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
Walgreens (4.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
Walgreens (6 miles)

Places of Worship

United Methodist Center (3.7 miles)
Victory Through Faith Church (4.9 miles)
Dawson Family of Faith (5.4 miles)
The Church At Ross Bridge (5.5 miles)
All Saints Episcopal Church (5.5 miles)
Galilee Baptist Church (6.5 miles)
Covenant Presbyterian Church (6.9 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (4.8 miles)
Revelator Coffee Company (5.9 miles)
Starbucks (6.1 miles)
The Essential (6.1 miles)
The Red Cat (6.9 miles)
Continental Bakery (7 miles)

Theaters

AMC DINE-IN Vestavia Hills 1 (6.5 miles)

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