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Nursing homes in Etowah County, Alabama
There are 6 certified nursing homes in Etowah County, Alabama, with 848 beds between them.
17% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 79 health deficiencies over three cycles, 9.3 per 100 beds against 8.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $222K across 1 fine.
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.
| Measure | Etowah County | Alabama | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 224 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 17% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 9.3 | 8.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $222K | $3.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Health and Rehab Center | Gadsden | 168 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3.6 | — | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center | Gadsden | 209 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3.3 | — | 27 May 2021 |
| Altoona Health & Rehab | Altoona | 50 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10.0 | — | 13 Jun 2022 |
| Coosa Valley Health and Rehab | Glencoe | 124 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 18.5 | — | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Northside Health Care | Gadsden | 115 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10.4 | $222K | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Attalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Attalla | 182 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 14.3 | — | 1 Mar 2022 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 8 |
| F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | 5 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 4 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 6 |
Chains present: Trinity Management, Inc. (1), Preston Health Services (1), Venza Care Management (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Etowah County, Alabama?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 848 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Etowah County have the highest CMS ratings?
Gadsden Health and Rehab Center (4 stars), Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center (4 stars), Altoona Health & Rehab (3 stars)
How do Etowah County nursing homes compare with Alabama?
17% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 9.3 per 100 beds against 8.6 statewide.