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.
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens is a Nursing Home in Alabama
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg… is a Nursing Home in Alabama
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens is a Nursing Home in Alabama
Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg… is a Nursing Home in Alabama
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
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
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
61.4%
Residents per day (avg)
107
Occupancy rate
61.4%
Residents per day (avg)
107
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
52% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Individual
Home revenue
$12.9M
Loss
-$2.5M
Proprietary home
Individual
Home revenue
$12,878,721.00
Loss
$-2,452,352.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.5M
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.
$9.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.4M
Comparison Chart
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105
No
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3/5
3/5
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Private / Shared Rooms
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AL
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SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
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129
No
36
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-
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Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Huntsville
159
No
51
SHC LP HOLDINGS LLC
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1/5
4/5
3/5
3
-
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SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
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91
No
8
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87.5%
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1/5
3/5
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1
-
Floyd E. “Tut” Fann State Veterans Home
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Huntsville
150
No
32
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2.4 miles from city center
105 Teakwood Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
192
Total Staff
192
Employees
0
Contractors
46,799
Total Hours (Quarter)
65
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 9.2 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 9.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 90 | 7.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
146 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
8 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
18 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
8 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Oct 2019 – Feb 2023)
3
Inspections
20
Total Citations
3
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
6.67
Citations/Inspection
Feb 2023
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
6
30% of total
Pharmacy Services
3
15% of total
Infection Control
2
10% of total
Resident Rights
2
10% of total
Administration
1
5% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
20
Complaint Investigations
10
State Comparison (AL)
Avg Citations (State)
10.4
This Facility: 20
Avg Critical (State)
0.7
This Facility: 3
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2023 | L | Administration | F0867 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | D | Nutrition | F0806 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | D | Nutrition | F0808 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | L | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | L | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Feb 26, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Jun 25, 2021 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0602 | Corrected |
| Jun 25, 2021 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Jun 25, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Jun 25, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Jun 25, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0697 | Corrected |
| Jun 25, 2021 | D | Quality of Care | F0791 | Corrected |
| Jun 25, 2021 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Oct 03, 2019 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE
Resident Census by Payment Source
109
Total Residents
Medicare
15
(13.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
73
(67%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
21
(19.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
8.0
Score
10% better than avg
State avg: 8.9
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
14.4
Score
Near average
State avg: 14.5
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
11.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.0%
Depressive Symptoms
2.3%
Falls with Major Injury
1.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
74.2%
Antipsychotic Use
22.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
8.1%
Influenza Vaccine
80.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
14.6%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
23.7%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
75.3%
10% worse than avg
State: 83.7%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
2.5%
20% worse than avg
State: 2.1%
Influenza Vaccine
77.3%
Near average
State: 80.3%
Penalties & 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
$16K
State avg: $65K
76% better than avg
Number of Fines
3
State avg: 2.4
Compared to State Average
Facility: $16K |
State Avg: $65K
Penalty History
Showing all 3 penalties (Jan 2023 - Jan 2023)
Jan 26, 2023
Civil Money Penalty
$3K
Jan 26, 2023
Civil Money Penalty
$6K
Jan 26, 2023
Civil Money Penalty
$6K
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
- AL Specifics: Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.
- Services: In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$50/day avg.), home-delivered meals, case management.
Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program
Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- AL Specifics: Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$50/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program
AL SenioRx
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
- Income Limits: ~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).
- Asset Limits: Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
- AL Specifics: High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.
- Services: Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant), medication management support.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- General: Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-driven.
- AL Specifics: Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.
- Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings).
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
AL Section 202
- General: Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
- Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
- AL Specifics: High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.
- Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
Alabama CARES Program
AL CARES
Official government program page
- General: Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).
- Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on need.
- AL Specifics: Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.).
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Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL Specifics:Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care (~$50/day avg.), home-delivered meals, case management.
Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)
Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- AL Specifics:Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$50/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
AL SenioRx
SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
- Income Limits:~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).
- Asset Limits:Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
- AL Specifics:High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant), medication management support.
AL WAP
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; income-driven.
- AL Specifics:Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Insulation, weather stripping, HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings).
AL Section 202
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).
- Asset Limits:$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).
- AL Specifics:High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month), on-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value).
AL CARES
Alabama CARES Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).
- Asset Limits:Not applicable; focus on need.
- AL Specifics:Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.).
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