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South Health And Rehabilitation in Birmingham, AL

South Health And Rehabilitation is a nursing home community in Birmingham, AL.

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1220 South 17Th Street, Birmingham, AL 35205

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

3 from 34 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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South Health And Rehabilitation Costs & Pricing

South Health and Rehabilitation offers competitive pricing for its services compared to the broader market in Jefferson County and across Alabama. For semi-private rooms, the facility charges $3,500 per month, which is notably lower than the county's average of $4,413 while remaining slightly higher than the state average of $3,495. In terms of private accommodations, South Health and Rehabilitation's rate of $5,000 per month is on par with Jefferson County's average of $4,926 but exceeds the statewide average of $4,158. These rates reflect a commitment to providing quality care while remaining mindful of affordability in a region where costs can vary significantly.

Floor plansSouth Health And RehabilitationJefferson CountyAlabama
Semi-Private$3,500$4,413$3,495
Private$5,000$4,926$4,158

Overall Review of South Health And Rehabilitation

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff are described as caring

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as kind and attentive.

Many reviews say staff were welcoming, warm, and caring, with loved ones described as safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Several families praise the day-to-day support and responsiveness to needs, including help with basic care and attention to ongoing concerns. A few reviews also mention that the facility’s teamwork and communication made it easier to feel confident about care.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor are concerns

Multiple reviewers report persistent cleanliness and odor issues.

Some reviews describe strong, recurring odor on site and rooms that they say were not kept clean. Other comments mention things like mold, dirty or unpleasant room conditions, and issues that led families to bring cleaning supplies or clean areas themselves. While a number of reviews praise the environment as clean, the negative experiences are specific enough that cleanliness appears uneven across visits.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Getting help can be difficult

Some reviewers say reaching staff or getting timely responses was a problem.

Several negative reviews describe situations where call lights were not answered quickly, staff were difficult to locate, or phone calls did not connect. A few families also report concerns about lack of follow-through after raising issues, including medication timing and safety-related needs. On the other hand, at least a couple reviews say communication and updates were strong, suggesting experiences may vary.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food quality is a mixed point

Dining gets mixed feedback, with both praise and complaints.

One reviewer says meals were appealing and that a loved one enjoyed them. Other reviews describe food as disappointing or unpleasant, including reports of serious pests and problems with eating support for residents who needed assistance. The community also indicates it supports medically related diets and special restrictions, which aligns with the presence of dining-related comments in the feedback.

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Features

Housing

  • 83 resident community capacity 83 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 (5 miles away) Birmingham International (5 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

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Birmingham Apothecary (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Birmingham Nuclear Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Alabama Ophthalmology Associates PC (0.3 miles)
  • UAB Center For Aging (0.4 miles)
  • Pediatric Nephrology Of Alabama, PC (0.5 miles)
  • Children's of Alabama - Pediatric ENT Associates (0.6 miles)
  • Mark, Victor Dr-Spain Rehabilitation Center (0.6 miles)
  • Maria S. Prelipcean, MD (1.1 miles)
  • Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates (1.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Fish Market Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House (0.9 miles)
  • Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe (0.9 miles)
  • Pies & Pints (1 miles)
  • Hattie B's Hot Chicken (1.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital (0.5 miles)
  • UAB Spain-Wallace Building (0.7 miles)
  • UAB Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • Women & Infants Center (0.7 miles)
  • Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children (0.7 miles)
  • Ascension St Vincent’s Birmingham (1 miles)
  • Baptist Medical Center (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Continental Bakery (1.1 miles)
  • The Essential (1.3 miles)
  • Revelator Coffee Company (1.4 miles)
  • The Red Cat (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Railroad Park (1.1 miles)
  • Rotary Trail (1.1 miles)
  • Avondale Park (2.4 miles)
  • Lakeshore Running Trail (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Dawson Family of Faith (1.6 miles)
  • All Saints Episcopal Church (1.6 miles)
  • Galilee Baptist Church (2.4 miles)
  • Covenant Presbyterian Church (2.5 miles)
  • Canterbury United Methodist Church (2.6 miles)
  • Levite Jewish Community Center (2.8 miles)
  • United Methodist Center (3.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Vestavia Hills 1 (3.5 miles)

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