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3.1 from 107 reviews
5 stars
39
4 stars
12
3 stars
13
2 stars
7
1 stars
36
Overall Review of North Hill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
common11 reviews mention this
Staff care shows up most
Residents and families frequently describe attentive, compassionate staff.
Multiple reviews credit staff for kindness and help with day-to-day needs, including friendly, caring interactions with residents. Some reviewers also say staff treated their loved ones with patience and support, and they felt well taken care of. A few reviews also note limits and inconsistency elsewhere, but the caring encounters still stand out in the feedback.
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Cleanliness is mixed
Reviews are split on how clean the building feels.
Some residents and visitors report the facility smelling clean, rooms being maintained, and housekeeping keeping things in order. Other reviews describe dusty or dirty rooms, dirty floors in patient areas, and pest or odor concerns. When cleanliness came up negatively, it was often tied to broader dissatisfaction with care and attention.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Coverage and staffing concerns
Several reviews say staffing levels can leave needs unmet.
A number of reviewers directly raise concerns about not having enough staff or about being short-handed for resident needs. Some describe long gaps without check-ins, trouble getting help on requests, or care that didnât happen when expected. While a subset of reviews are positive, these recurring staffing complaints are a clear theme in the feedback.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Food quality is disputed
Dining reviews range from good to very negative.
Some reviewers say meals were good and served on time, and others describe the food as âokayâ even if personal tastes varied. Several other reviews criticize meal quality and also mention not getting adequate help with needs like getting help with drinking. The community does offer diet-related services such as diabetes diets and special dietary restrictions, which may matter for residents with specific nutrition requirements.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Activities appear limited
Some families say there arenât many visible activities.
At least a couple of reviews mention limited activity offerings, with one reviewer describing only occasional activities they noticed during visits. Even though the community lists planned day trips, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities, the reviews still suggest that day-to-day activity variety may be inconsistent from what families expect.
common2 reviews mention this
Convenient nearby errands
The location supports nearby shopping and quick stops.
Reviews donât center on nearby destinations, but the listing area includes several accessible options for everyday needs. Within a few miles, there are pharmacies and restaurants nearby, which can help for errands and visitor meals. For care planning, it can also make it easier to coordinate transport for appointments when needed.
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Features
Housing
190 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 (4 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
Pharmacies
Winn-Dixie (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Health Mart Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Save Pharmacy 40 (4.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.5 miles)
Walgreens (4.5 miles)
Mills Discount Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
Restaurants
Whataburger (1.8 miles)
Jack's (1.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.2 miles)
Burger King (4.3 miles)
Subway (4.3 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (4.5 miles)
McDonald's (4.9 miles)
Transportation
Runway (3.3 miles)
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (3.5 miles)
Concourse C (3.7 miles)
Physicians
Healthykids of Gardendale (3.7 miles)
Day Eye Care (4.4 miles)
Pediatrics East (5.3 miles)
Painsouth (5.8 miles)
Miles & Schmitt MD PC (6 miles)
Baptist Health System (6.7 miles)
Ginsburg Dermatology Center-Montclair (6.7 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (4.1 miles)
Green Acres Cafe Centerpoint (5.6 miles)
Starbucks (6.6 miles)
The Red Cat (6.7 miles)
Revelator Coffee Company (7.1 miles)
The Essential (7.1 miles)
Starbucks (7.4 miles)
Places of Worship
East Lake United Methodist Church (4.3 miles)
South Roebuck Baptist Church (4.9 miles)
Hilldale Baptist Church (4.9 miles)
Birmingham Alabama Temple (5.2 miles)
Galilee Baptist Church (6.1 miles)
McElwain Baptist Church (7 miles)
Levite Jewish Community Center (7 miles)
Parks
East Lake (4.4 miles)
Avondale Park (6.3 miles)
Pinson Bicentennial Park (6.9 miles)
Beacon Park (7.2 miles)
Rotary Trail (7.2 miles)
Railroad Park (7.5 miles)
Hospitals
Ascension St Vincent's East Endocrinology (6 miles)
Saint Vincents East Saint Vincents Health System (6 miles)
Ascension St Vincentâs Birmingham (7.3 miles)
UAB Spain-Wallace Building (7.6 miles)
UAB Hospital (7.6 miles)
Women & Infants Center (7.6 miles)
Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children (7.7 miles)
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