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

105 Teakwood Dr SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 View Map

Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg Gardens is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Signature HealthCARE of Whitesburg… is a Nursing Home in Alabama

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Overview of 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.

(256) 881-5000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.56/day Alabama avg: 4.37/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Alabama avg: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Alabama avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Alabama avg: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Alabama avg: 3.0/5

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.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 64.9%
Residents per day (avg) 107
Occupancy rate
64.9%
Residents per day (avg)
107

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

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

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$17.6M
Operating loss
-$3.9M
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$17,615,175.00
Operating loss
$-3,905,823.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.2M
23.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$17.4M
Total costs $21.5M
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Address 2.4 miles from city center — 0.19 miles to nearest hospital (Crestwood Registration And Outpatient Center)

Address 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 Nurse279.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse209.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant907.4 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 Assistant9009022,20391100%7.4
Registered Nurse270277,33291100%9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse200205,83591100%9.6
RN Director of Nursing8082,4218290%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist7071,9966976%7.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist8081,3296571%6.7
Respiratory Therapist5051,0356673%7.2
Qualified Social Worker4047016774%6.6
Mental Health Service Worker2025526369%8
Dietitian2025336875%7.8
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1014886167%8
Dental Services Staff1014685560%8.5
Physical Therapy Assistant7074656774%5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician6064596875%5.4
Other Dietary Services Staff2022813943%7.2
Medication Aide/Technician1011933943%4.9

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
Near Alabama average
Alabama average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Feb 2023

Total Health citations 20
92% above Alabama average
Alabama average: 10.4

6.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 20 citations
Complaint investigations 10 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 3
329% above Alabama average
Alabama average: 0.7
Serious Health citations 0
100% below Alabama average
Alabama average: 0.2
Moderate Health citations 17

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration critical citation Feb 26, 2023
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 26, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 26, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 26, 2023
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.

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 8.0
10% better than Alabama average
Alabama average: 8.9
Functional decline score 14.4
Near Alabama average
Alabama average: 14.5
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 11.4%
18% below Alabama average.

Walking Ability Worsened 8.1%
50% below Alabama average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.7%
75% above Alabama average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.3%
61% below Alabama average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 14.6%
145% above Alabama average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.0%
63% below Alabama average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 2.3%
87% above Alabama average.

Antipsychotic Use 22.8%
10% above Alabama average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 74.2%
19% below Alabama average.

Influenza Vaccine 80.7%
15% below Alabama average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 4.6%
14% below Alabama average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 75.3%

10% worse than Alabama average
Antipsychotic medication increase 2.5%

20% worse than Alabama average
Influenza Vaccine 77.3%

Near Alabama average

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
This home paid 76% less in fines than the state average.
Alabama average: $65K
Number of Fines 3
This home received 27% more fines than the state average.
Alabama average: 2.4
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Alabama average: 0.3
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Jan 26, 2023
$3K
Civil Money Penalty Jan 26, 2023
$6K
Civil Money Penalty Jan 26, 2023
$6K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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.

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

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

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

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Not applicable; focus on need.

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

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