Total health inspections
3
Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 2024
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
The Health Center at Research Park
Nursing Home
The Health Center at Research Park
Nursing Home
The Health Center at Research Park is a modern, state-of-the-art care center located in Huntsville, Alabama. It features 91 beds and offers a variety of services including skilled nursing and in-house therapy. The center provides a diverse activities program and nutritious meals to support the well-being of its residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
91
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
86.2%
Residents per day (avg)
81
Occupancy rate
86.2%
Residents per day (avg)
81
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
54% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
25 - 26 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$12.9M
Profit
$946.4K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$12,921,213.00
Profit
$946,384.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.0M
91-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License Status
Regular
Facility Type
Nursing Home
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
015458
County:
Madison
Ownership & operating entity
The Health Center at Research Park is administrated by Hunter Wilson.
Profit status:
Corporation
Care Services
Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
In-House Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active, Videos & Photos, Contact Us, Careers
Religious Services
Yes
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
Brookshire Healthcare Center
-26%
+9%
+2%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Huntsville
129
No
36
AOP SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC
82.0%
$10,991,375.00
$3,598,810.00
32.7%
116.70
4.7806
-
8
-
-26%+9%+2%
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
+47%
+4%
-20%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Huntsville
159
No
51
SHC LP HOLDINGS LLC
64.9%
$16,242,622.00
$4,151,986.00
25.6%
107.00
4.5619
3
20
3
+47%+4%-20%
Windsor House
+44%
-15%
+2%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
AL 35805
117
No
-
DIVERSICARE LEASING LP
82.7%
$11,247,848.00
$3,906,537.00
34.7%
99.70
3.7140
1
24
4
+44%-15%+2%
The Health Center at Research Park
+60%
-10%
+7%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
AL 35806-2457
91
No
-
AHP ORCHARDS LLC
86.2%
$11,882,717.00
$4,268,459.00
35.9%
80.50
3.9267
1
20
3
+60%-10%+7%
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
AL 35801
159
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brookshire Healthcare Center
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Huntsville
Bed Count:
129
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AOP SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC
CCN:
15127
Occupancy:
82.0%
Home Revenue:
$10,991,375.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,598,810.00
Payroll %:
32.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
116.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7806
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
-26%
-26%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Huntsville
Bed Count:
159
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SHC LP HOLDINGS LLC
CCN:
15116
Occupancy:
64.9%
Home Revenue:
$16,242,622.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,151,986.00
Payroll %:
25.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
107.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.5619
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+47%
+47%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Windsor House
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
AL 35805
Bed Count:
117
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DIVERSICARE LEASING LP
CCN:
15397
Occupancy:
82.7%
Home Revenue:
$11,247,848.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,906,537.00
Payroll %:
34.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
99.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7140
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
24
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+44%
+44%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-15%
-15%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
The Health Center at Research Park
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
AL 35806-2457
Bed Count:
91
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AHP ORCHARDS LLC
CCN:
15458
Occupancy:
86.2%
Home Revenue:
$11,882,717.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,268,459.00
Payroll %:
35.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
80.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9267
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+60%
+60%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
85
Total Staff
85
Employees
0
Contractors
30,414
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 9.2 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 9.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 34 | 9.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
61 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
10 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 34 | 0 | 34 | 13,672 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,675 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,762 | 85 | 93% | 9.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,324 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,542 | 65 | 71% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,122 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 835 | 69 | 76% | 6.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 539 | 59 | 65% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 532 | 77 | 85% | 5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 500 | 66 | 73% | 5.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 361 | 65 | 71% | 5.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2% | 3.6 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
20
Citations per inspection
6.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
3
3
329% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.2
3 critical citations
0 serious citations
16 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
Jun 18, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 18, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 18, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Jun 18, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: American Health Communities
Resident Census by Payment Source
80
Total Residents
Medicare
10
(12.5%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
49
(61.3%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
21
(26.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.5
29% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 8.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.7
43% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 14.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
23.8%
71% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.3%
20% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 16.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.9%
39% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
26% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.6%
11% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
4.8%
76% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.5%
36% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.8%
373% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
24.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
24.8%
20% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 20.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.1%
5% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.0%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.3%
5% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 83.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
5.6%
163% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.3%
6% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 80.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$69K
7% higher than Alabama averageAlabama average: $65K
Number of fines
1
58% fewer fines than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.4
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
194% more payment denials than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$69K
Alabama average
$65K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 18, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 18, 2024
$69K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jun 18, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jun 18, 2024
4 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Health Center at Research Park based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.2%
↓ 1.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
$946,384
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,921,593
↑ ~$345K vs 2022
Profit Margin
8.0%
↑ 10.4pp vs 2022
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