Occupancy rate
65%
Lower than the Alabama average: 80.8%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.
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility offering short-term rehabilitation, respite care, or ongoing nursing support in Huntsville. It operates with a 159-bed capacity and maintains 24-hour nursing staff to support daily care needs.
The home offers structured rehabilitation services with three spacious therapy gyms on-site, making it well-equipped for those recovering from surgery, injury, or hospitalization. Staff include registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses present 24/7, with average daily staffing of 1 hour 16 minutes of RN time, 2 hours 21 minutes of aide support, and 34 minutes of LPN care per resident. Rooms have private and semi-private configurations, giving families some choice in housing layout. With a Walk Score of 2, the location on Teakwood Drive is car-dependent, which means visitors and outbound travel will require driving instead of walking.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Total nursing care / resident
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.
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 34m per day
vs Alabama avg
+4%
Standout metric
Weekend RN is +189% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 1h 19m per day | ▲ 109% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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.
| 32m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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 20m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 27m per day | ▲ 5% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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.
| 4m per day | ▲ 121% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 1h 4m per day | ▲ 189% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Capacity and availability
Avg. Length of Stay
56 days
159-bed community Rank #23 / 245Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 245 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alabama facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #381 / 418Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 381st out of 418 homes in Alabama. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Alabama average: 80.8%Occupied beds
103 / 159
Average occupied beds in Alabama homes
97 beds
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyMadison
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by Melissa J Sikes.
Profit StatusLimited Liability Company
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
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
Licensed Dietitian
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Outdoor Common Space
Low Patient To Staff Ratios
Religious ServicesYes
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.79
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.79
90% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.00
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.76
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.76
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.79
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
28.5%
16% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 24.5%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.0%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 11.5%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.7%
14% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
50.5%
6% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.0%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.0%
21% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Is Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in a walkable area?
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's occupancy is 65%.
Who is the administrator of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Melissa J Sikes is the administrator of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
How many beds does Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 159 beds.
Are there photos of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located at 105 Teakwood Drive SW.
What is the phone number of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
(256) 881-5000 will put you in contact with the team at Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
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