Nursing Home

Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Nursing Home

Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Gadsden, AL 35901 View map
Overview of Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility in Gadsden, Alabama. It provides rehabilitation services with a dedicated team of therapists in a 115-bed community. The center offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care.
(256) 543-7101

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 43m per day

This home provides 8% more nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 115

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 67.5%
Residents per day (avg) 110
Occupancy rate
67.5%
Residents per day (avg)
110

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

39% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.2M
Operating loss
-$47.8K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8,228,322.00
Operating loss
$-47,795.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.7M
33.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.4M
Total costs $8.2M
Bed community size
115-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Etowah

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015223

Ownership & operating entity

Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by Tina Taylor.

Profit status: Limited Liability Partnership

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Term Rehab
Long Term Care
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private rooms
Spacious Gym
Activities Department
On Site Maintenance
Physician Services
Housekeeping
Laundry Services
WiFi Internet Access

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, Respite Care
Religious Services
Yes
Contact Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Oct 2019

Total health citations 12
Citations per inspection
4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 12 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

12 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Oct 17, 2019
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 17, 2019
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Sep 06, 2018
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 06, 2018
Corrected

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Address 4.6 miles from city center

Address Gadsden, AL 35901

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

180
Total Staff
169
Employees
11
Contractors
46,715
Total Hours (Quarter)
66
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse159.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse179.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant947.2 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
145 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
6 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.7%
of total hours from contractors
320 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 6 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9409423,92891100%7.2
Registered Nurse96154,56391100%9.9
Licensed Practical Nurse125174,25191100%9.5
Medication Aide/Technician6063,04291100%11.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist6061,8686976%8.1
RN Director of Nursing5051,7787077%8.8
Respiratory Therapist7071,3077886%6.1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist5051,2497785%6.2
Nurse Aide in Training8087583538%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician1015736470%8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff3035657178%7.5
Dietitian1015136369%8.1
Nurse Practitioner2025126470%8
Administrator1015046369%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014535763%7.9
Qualified Social Worker3033956268%6.2
Qualified Activities Professional1013013842%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant4041575358%2.4

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
90 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
10 residents (11.1%)
Medicaid
53 residents (58.9%)
Private pay or other
27 residents (30%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.7
14% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 12.9
11% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.3%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.4%
17% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 11.0%
19% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.8%
13% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.8%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
78% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.1%
79% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
70% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 29.4%
42% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.3%
13% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
16% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.0%
18% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

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 $341K
428% higher than Alabama average

Alabama average: $65K

Number of fines 1
58% fewer fines than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $341K
Alabama average $65K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 26, 2025
$341K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Not applicable; focus on need.

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.