Total health inspections
3
Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Feb 2023
Mix of rehab and long-term care
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Nursing Home in Huntsville
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
Nursing Home in Huntsville
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
Signature Healthcare of Whitesburg Gardens is a haven in Huntsville, Alabama, dedicated to elevating the lives of seniors with a comprehensive range of services and high-quality living. This family-based organization offers top-notch rehab services, clinical care, and life-enriching opportunities. With a transparent and open commitment to meeting nursing home requirements, Signature Healthcare of Whitesburg Gardens ensures that residents and their loved ones can have peace of mind, knowing they are choosing a place that not only exceeds expectations but surpasses industry standards.
Residents enjoy access to an array of amenities, including a beauty salon, full-time respiratory therapist, 24-hour pharmacy, and Center-wide Wi-Fi. To enhance their experience, bedside phones, and laptops are also available. At Signature Healthcare of Whitesburg Gardens, seniors find not just a place to reside but a place to call home, where their well-being and quality of life are at the heart of everything they do.
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
159
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
64.9%
Residents per day (avg)
107
Occupancy rate
64.9%
Residents per day (avg)
107
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
19 days
Private pay
59% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$17.6M
Operating loss
-$3.9M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$17,615,175.00
Operating loss
$-3,905,823.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.2M
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.
$17.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$21.5M
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
20
Alabama average 10.4
Citations per inspection
6.67
Alabama average 3.46
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 10 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
17 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration critical citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Feb 26, 2023
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Feb 26, 2023
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Feb 26, 2023
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Feb 26, 2023
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Feb 26, 2023
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Feb 26, 2023
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Feb 26, 2023
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Feb 26, 2023
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.
Compare Nursing Homes around Huntsville The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
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Huntsville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Huntsville
105
95.9%
+19%
4.67
+7%
0
6
2.0
0
95
31
Huntsville Health Realty, Llc
$10.2M
$5.0M
49.3%
15440
Private / Shared Rooms
Brookshire Healthcare Center
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Huntsville
129
82.0%
+2%
4.78
+9%
0
8
2.7
0
117
36
Aop Snf Operations Holdings Llc
$11.0M
$3.6M
32.7%
15127
-
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Huntsville
159
64.9%
-20%
4.56
+4%
3
20
6.7
3
107
51
Shc Lp Holdings Llc
$16.2M
$4.2M
25.6%
15116
-
Millennium Nursing and Rehab Center
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Huntsville
91
86.2%
+7%
3.93
-10%
1
20
6.7
3
81
8
Ahp Orchards Llc
$11.9M
$4.3M
35.9%
15458
-
Floyd E. “Tut” Fann State Veterans Home
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Huntsville
150
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0
0
0.0
0
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32
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2.4 miles from city center — 0.19 miles to nearest hospital (Crestwood Registration And Outpatient Center)
105 Teakwood Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
192
Employees
192
Contractors
0
Staff to resident ratio
1.76:1
12% better than Alabama averageAlabama average ratio: 1.57:1
Avg staff/day
65
Average shift
7.9 hours
0% compared with Alabama averageAlabama average: 7.9 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
46,799
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
27
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
20
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
90
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0%
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 90 | 0 | 90 | 22,203 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 0 | 27 | 7,332 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 5,835 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,421 | 82 | 90% | 8.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,996 | 69 | 76% | 7.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,329 | 65 | 71% | 6.7 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,035 | 66 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 701 | 67 | 74% | 6.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 552 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 533 | 68 | 75% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 55 | 60% | 8.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 465 | 67 | 74% | 5.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 459 | 68 | 75% | 5.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 281 | 39 | 43% | 7.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 193 | 39 | 43% | 4.9 |
90 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
27 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
20 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
90%
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
76%
8 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
71%
5 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days
73%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
74%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
69%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
75%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
67%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
60%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
74%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
75%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
43%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
43%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
109 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
15 residents (13.8%)
Medicaid
73 residents (67%)
Private pay or other
21 residents (19.3%)
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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.
8.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.0
10% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 8.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.4
In line with 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
11.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.4%
18% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.1%
50% better 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
23.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.7%
75% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.3%
61% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
14.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
14.6%
145% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.0%
63% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
14% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.3%
87% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
22.8%
10% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 20.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
74.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
74.2%
19% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
80.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
80.7%
15% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.3%
10% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 83.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
20% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
77.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
77.3%
In line with 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
$16K
76% lower than Alabama averageAlabama average: $65K
Number of fines
3
27% more 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.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$16K
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.
Jan 26, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 26, 2023
$3K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 26, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 26, 2023
$6K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 26, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 26, 2023
$6K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
64.9%
↑ 10.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$3,905,823
↓ ~$1.5M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,418,956
↑ ~$1.9M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-24.1%
↓ 5.0pp vs 2022
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