Fair Haven - Specialty Care is a licensed nursing home and assisted living facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. It operates under the Methodist Homes of Alabama & Northwest Florida organization and has served the community since 1967 as a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facility. Currently home to 178 residents, Fair Haven provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services, with a special focus on those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As a memory-care-only community, the campus is designed specifically for residents experiencing memory loss and includes secure areas to help ensure safety and accommodate the unique needs of this population. The facility also accepts individuals with psychiatric concerns and offers resident and family counseling programs to facilitate communication and support for both residents and their loved ones.
Medical and therapeutic support at Fair Haven includes 24-hour nursing care and access to rehabilitation services such as speech, occupational, and physical therapies. The facility assists residents with activities of daily living, which includes providing full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Additional medical support offerings encompass incontinence care, ambulatory care, diabetes management, medication coordination and management, and podiatry services. Residents can also receive dental care, while the on-site barber and beauty salon offers personal grooming services. Memory care at Fair Haven is tailored via dedicated staff and secured community spaces intended to foster a safe environment for individuals with cognitive impairments.
Transportation services at Fair Haven include both complimentary and fee-based options for residents. These transportation services are available for medical purposes, such as trips to off-site medical appointments, as well as non-medical purposes, providing flexibility in helping residents maintain health care routines and access community resources.
Feedback from residents and families at Fair Haven - Specialty Care indicates a broad spectrum of experiences. The rehabilitation and assisted living units, especially on the second floor and specialty care wings, are frequently highlighted for their attentive, compassionate caregivers and effective therapy staff. Food service is also positively mentioned, with several compliments regarding both the quality of meals and the friendliness of food service staff. However, reviews also report concerns in long-term care areas, including issues with staff responsiveness, patient hygiene, medication errors, and facility maintenance. Some families note serious concerns about understaffing, neglect, and environmental conditions. Renovations and recent upgrades have been made to address resident comfort and facility quality, but continued attention to staffing and care consistency is a noted concern from families and advocacy groups.
Overall, Fair Haven - Specialty Care provides a range of nursing, rehabilitative, and dementia care services within a secure setting, with a variety of amenities and transportation options designed to meet seniors’ complex physical and cognitive care needs.
Costs at this community start at $1,500 and range up to $6,750. The average price in the community is $4,125, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,374. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
