The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek
Alabaster, Shelby County, Alabama · CCN 015144 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain
CMS rates The Healthcare Center At Buck Creek 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 198 certified beds, 185 residents a day on average. 13 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 involving actual harm; 2 fines totalling $16,801 and 1 payment denial.
On record
- No health inspection in more than two years, by CMS’s own flag.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 2 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.5268 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.27058 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.24824 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.6% (registered nurses 66.7%) |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-29 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-09-29 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-05-03 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-05-03 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-05-03 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0559 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-05-03 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-15 |
| 2024-01-25 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-25 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-22 |
| 2024-01-25 complaint survey |
Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-22 |
| 2022-10-14 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-11-18 |
| 2022-10-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-11-18 |
| 2022-10-14 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-11-18 |
| 2022-04-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-05-12 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-03 | Payment denial for 90 days from 2024-06-01 | — |
| 2024-05-03 | Fine | $8,401 |
| 2024-05-03 | Fine | $8,400 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bmj Saltaire, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 16% | 2023-08-02 |
| Rock Hill Acquisition III LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 75% | 2021-10-25 |
| Diversicare Management Services Lp. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-05-01 |
| Lally, Thomas Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 25% | 2021-09-15 |
| Litt, Alan Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 25% | 2021-09-15 |
| Litt, Jonathan Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 25% | 2021-09-15 |
| Borenstein, Joseph Individual | corporate officer | — | 2021-10-25 |
| Lally, Thomas Individual | corporate officer | — | 2021-09-15 |
| Litt, Alan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2021-09-15 |
| Litt, Jonathan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2021-09-15 |
| Miller, Jessica Individual | w-2 managing employee | — | 2023-01-03 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Shelby County.