Northside Health Care
Gadsden, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015223) · 115 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $221,520
Phone: (256) 543-7101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northside Health Care has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Northside Health Care reports total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.0%.
Northside Health Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $221,520.00, and there are no payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Northside Health Care is a for-profit nursing home in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, certified since August 1978 to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 115 certified beds and an average of 105.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northside Health Care holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, equal to the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 3.73 per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.0%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $221,520.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in the provided data for this facility.
Northside Health Care is part of the Venza Care Management chain, which operates 25 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northside Health Care has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Northside Health Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover reported at 56.0%, and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $221,520.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northside Health Care has 115 certified beds and an average of 105.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Venza Care Management chain, which includes 25 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Northside Health Care was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 21, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 2565437101 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2565437101 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015223?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.