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Huntsville Hospital Health System
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Huntsville Hospital Health System operates 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 2 states, with 318 certified beds; the largest presence is in Alabama and Tennessee.
33% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 15.1 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $239K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Huntsville Hospital Health System | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 18 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 39.1% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 1 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 2 |
| Tennessee | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | 3 |
| F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | 2 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 2 |
| F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | 2 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 2 |
| F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | 2 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Health and Rehababuse iconSFF Candidate | Bridgeport | AL | 100 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 18.0 | $239K | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Highlands Health and Rehab | Scottsboro | AL | 50 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 12.0 | — | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Donalson Care Center | Fayetteville | TN | 168 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 14.3 | — | 12 Mar 2025 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Huntsville Hospital Health System operate?
3 Medicare-certified facilities in 2 states, with 318 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Huntsville Hospital Health System facilities rated?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 1 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 3. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Huntsville Hospital Health System been fined?
CMS lists 1 fines totalling $239K and 0 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.