Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Huntsville, Alabama. It offers expert short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and therapy services with a dedicated team for residents. The facility is designed to provide a supportive environment for individuals transitioning from hospital to home or requiring ongoing care.
(256) 881-5000

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 159
Bed community size
159-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Status
Regular
Facility Type
Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

County: Madison

Ownership & operating entity

Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by Melissa J Sikes.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

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

All Levels of Care

Short Term Rehab
Long Term Care
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private and Semi Private Rooms
Three Spacious Therapy Gyms
Activities Department
On Site Maintenance
Physician Services
Housekeeping
Laundry Services
WiFi Internet Access
Professional Social Services Team
Podiatry
Optometry
and Dental Services
24 hour Registered Nurse Coverage
Beauty/Barber Shop
Emergency Alert System
Cable TV
Licensed Dietitian
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Outdoor common space
Low patient to staff ratios

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Term Rehab, Long Term Care, Respite Care
Religious Services
Yes

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Address 2.1 miles from city center

Address Huntsville, AL 35801

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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.

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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

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

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

Not applicable; income-driven.

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AL Section 202

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Alabama CARES Program

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