Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Gadsden, AL
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Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Gadsden, AL
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Tina Taylor owns Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 115-bed care community at 700 Hutchins Avenue in Gadsden, Alabama. The building functions with a 78 percent occupancy level, and residents stay for an average of 156 days. This operational timeline shows that the floor staff balances permanent residential care with short-term post-hospital therapy turnarounds. For stay expenses, the financial department takes standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

The layout includes a large gym for physical therapy routines and daily activities, which supports a 24-hour nursing team that delivers roughly 4 hours and 43 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily. This crew organizes regular clinical schedules, short-term rehabilitation, and temporary respite care. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, so family members will need a vehicle to get back and forth.

State health surveys for this property have previously noted compliance issues involving infection control protocols, documentation practices, and food safety standards. Reviewing these specific reports with the administration is a practical way to check on their daily quality control and safety systems before you make any final decisions.

Prospective families can contact the admissions office directly to find out about open beds or to discuss the required registration steps.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 43m per day
Rank #41 / 132Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 41st out of 132 homes in Alabama for Nurse Hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Alabama average, with a ranking across 132 Alabama facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Alabama that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 43m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 40m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 23m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 3m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 22m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
156 days
Bed community size
115-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 4 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
78%
Rank #75 / 113Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 75th out of 113 homes in Alabama for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Alabama average, with its Statewide rank out of 113. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Alabama that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Alabama average: 80.8%
Occupied beds
90 / 115
Average occupied beds in Alabama homes 97 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyEtowah
CMS Certification Number015223

Ownership & Operating Entity

Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administered by Tina Taylor.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Spacious Gym
Activities Department
On Site Maintenance
Physician Services
Housekeeping
Laundry Services
Wifi Internet Access
Religious Services

Contact Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Inspection History

In Alabama, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards conducts unannounced surveys to ensure facilities meet state licensing and federal certification safety standards.

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 17 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Alabama state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2017 vs. Alabama state average
Overall vs. AL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 At Avg Metrics at Alabama average:
• Total deficiencies (at AL avg)
• Deficiencies per year (at AL avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 16, 2019 Routine

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityAL Averagevs. AL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1717 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Alabama average (17 vs. AL avg 17).— At avg
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2017. 1.91.9 This facility has deficiencies per year in line with the Alabama average (1.9 vs. AL avg 1.9).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 16, 2019 inspection found 6 deficiencies including food temperature monitoring failures and a nurse not wearing gloves during blood glucose testing, posing infection control risks.
  • September 6, 2018 survey cited 4 deficiencies involving incomplete resident care plans, poor food storage, and inadequate infection prevention with nebulizer equipment.
  • August 17, 2017 annual inspection identified 7 deficiencies related to side rail care planning, lack of informed consent, unsafe food storage, and fall hazard supervision.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2017
Total health inspections 3

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Oct 2019

Total health citations
12 Rank #89 / 132Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 132 homes in Alabama for Health Citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Alabama State average, with a ranking across all 132 AL facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Alabama that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
4 Rank #92 / 132Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd out of 132 homes in Alabama for Citations Per Inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Alabama mean across 132 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Alabama that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A


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 9 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

12 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 9 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 173
Employees 163
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 1.92 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 64
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 45,138

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 11 total: 9 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 27 total: 19 full-time employees and 8 contractors. 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 78 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 78
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.4%

196 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Registered Nurse: 2

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant7807821,55192100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse198275,28092100%9.4
Medication Aide/Technician110113,95892100%9.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist9093,0607582%8.2
Registered Nurse92112,9848795%10.8
RN Director of Nursing5051,6337379%8.1
Respiratory Therapist8081,4958592%6.3
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist8081,1397784%6
Other Dietary Services Staff3035778491%6.8
Nurse Practitioner1014966267%8
Qualified Activities Professional1014956267%8
Administrator1014725964%8
Dietitian1014545762%8
Qualified Social Worker2024216470%6.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician1014125560%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1013875155%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant5053267379%3.5
78 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
27 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 82%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 95%
5 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 79%
8 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 92%
8 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 84%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 91%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 62%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 70%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 60%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 55%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 79%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2025

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 Rank #130 / 133Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 133 homes in Alabama for Federal Fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Alabama average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 133 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Alabama that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
428% higher than State average

State average: $65K

Number of fines 1
58% fewer fines than State average

State 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 State average

State average: 0.3

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

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jul 26, 2025 · $341K

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

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 State average

State 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 State average

State 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 State average

State average: 13.9%

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

State 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 State average

State 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 State average

State 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 State average

State average: 5.9%

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

State average: 2.7%

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

State average: 5.4%

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

State average: 1.2%

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

State average: 20.7%

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

State average: 91.5%

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

State 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 State average

State average: 83.7%

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

State average: 2.1%

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

State average: 80.3%

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 90
Medicare
10
11.1% of residents
Medicaid
53
58.9% of residents
Private pay or other
27
30% of residents
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.

Finances and operations

Based on the home's most recent complete CMS SNF Cost Report — fiscal year ending in 12/2022. This is an older period than most facilities report, so compare with that in mind.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$311.0K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.2M Rank #65 / 131Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 131 homes in Alabama for Revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Alabama average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Alabama that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$311.0K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #125 / 131Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 125th out of 131 homes in Alabama for Payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Alabama average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Alabama that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$2.9M 31.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #126 / 127Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 127 homes in Alabama for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Alabama average. Well-run Alabama facilities typically land around 54–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Alabama that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$8.9M

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.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (39% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.

Admissions
157 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 39%
Private pay 36%
Medicaid 25%
Discharges
152 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 39%
Medicaid 34%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Is Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in a walkable area?

Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's occupancy is 78%.

Does Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit in AL.

Who is the administrator of Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Tina Taylor is the administrator of Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

How many beds does Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?

Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 115 beds.

Are there photos of Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located at 700 Hutchins Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.

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