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Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2625 Laurel Oak Drive, The Oaks at Parkwood · Bessemer, AL 35022130 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.9/5

based on 44 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 3.0)

Bottom 25% in AL · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in NOLAND HEALTH chain · $26,685 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the physical therapy department is noted as a strength, the recurring reports of neglect regarding basic hygiene and medication management are critical red flags. We strongly advise families to conduct unannounced visits at different times of the day and to speak directly with current residents' families to verify current staffing and care standards.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

44 reviews on Google
Oaks on Parkwood receives highly polarized feedback, with a significant number of families reporting severe neglect, poor communication, and inadequate staffing levels. While some reviewers praise the physical appearance of the facility and specific rehab staff, many others describe distressing experiences regarding basic hygiene, medication management, and unresponsive care.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff2.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0Memory5.0Comms2.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Attentive physical therapy team
  • Clean, well-maintained physical environment
  • Kindness from select individual staff members

Concerns

  • Neglect of basic hygiene and toileting needs (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Rude, unprofessional, or dismissive staff behavior (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and lack of administrative follow-up (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Inadequate medication management and administration (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 4 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'15(1)'17(5)'19(5)'21(2)'24(4)'26(4)

Distribution · 45 analyzed

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2
1
1
24

How They Respond to Reviews

3%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent focus on staffing, what specific protocols are in place to ensure residents receive prompt assistance with daily hygiene and toileting needs?
  • 2How does your nursing team coordinate with families to ensure medication management is accurate and that any changes are communicated promptly?
  • 3I noticed the physical therapy team is highly regarded here; how do you integrate their work with the daily care plans for residents who need extra support?
  • 4What steps is the administration taking to improve communication with family members regarding their loved one’s daily progress and any care concerns?
  • 5How do you foster a culture of professional, patient-centered communication among all staff members to ensure every resident feels respected and heard?
  • 6Can you walk me through the daily activity schedule and how you encourage residents to participate in social life outside of their rooms?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My mom was there 3 years and it was a fight from the beginning to get them to take care of her. Beg to get diaper changes and for water.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆

My MIL literally never has a bite taken out of her food when I show up. She is either wearing her food or just gives up trying to take a bite. I never see her CA not sitting at a computer and I don’t think she is charting all day.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

Physical Therapy was very important and a wonderful staff.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★☆☆
Source: 44 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.69hrs
92%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.93hrs
96%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
29%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.4%
US
19.5%
AL
24.7%
Jefferson
17.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Better than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
19.4%
AL
13.3%
Jefferson
16.9%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
2.6%
US
12.1%
AL
1.4%
Jefferson
2.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.5%
Better than Avg
Here
93.5%
US
93.4%
AL
91.7%
Jefferson
84.8%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.8%
US
15.5%
AL
21.4%
Jefferson
20.6%
⚠️

Residents who fell and were seriously hurt

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
7.4%
US
3.2%
AL
3.4%
Jefferson
3.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.8%
Better than Avg
Here
93.8%
US
79.8%
AL
80.3%
Jefferson
72.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.2%
Better than Avg
Here
94.2%
US
81.8%
AL
84.8%
Jefferson
73.4%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.4%
US
1.6%
AL
2.0%
Jefferson
2.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (3.9)
6 complaint-triggered
$26,685 in fines

Families filed complaints that triggered a 2025 inspection revealing serious concerns about resident protection from abuse and neglect, safety supervision, and behavioral health care. The facility has recurring issues with resident safety, abuse prevention, and care quality standards that span multiple years. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in critical areas like resident protection and the recent complaint-driven findings warrant careful consideration during any visit.

Sep 28, 2025Complaint
5
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0600Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Nov 16, 2023Complaint
1
0658Potential for harm · PatternResolved (past non-compliance)

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

May 20, 2021Routine
2
0803Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Jul 18, 2019Routine
8
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Jul 19, 2018Routine
9
0001Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 28, 2025

$17,345

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Noland Health

Chain Size

10 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 9 of 10 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Adamson, MicheleManaging Control - Governing BodyBass, DonManaging Control - Governing BodyBritton, IsaacManaging Control - Governing BodyEstep, BarbaraManaging Control - Governing BodyGoff, RobertManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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