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Northside Health Care
700 Hutchins Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 115 beds, Northside Health Care serves Gadsden in Etowah County, Alabama and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Alabama median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 4, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 7.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $222K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Alabama median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 56.0%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Etowah Co. median | Alabama median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 12 | 9 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.4 | 10.4 | 7.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 56.0% | 53.6% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $221,520 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 224 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Alabama average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Oct 2019, 6 Sep 2018.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×2 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2019 |
| 17 Oct 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2019 |
| 6 Sep 2018 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2018 |
| 6 Sep 2018 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2018 |
| 6 Sep 2018 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2018 |
| 6 Sep 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2018 |
| 17 Aug 2017 | F0371 | Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | F | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2017 |
| 17 Aug 2017 | F0323 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | E | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2017 |
| 17 Aug 2017 | F0493 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility | E | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2017 |
| 17 Aug 2017 | F0279 | Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2017 |
| 17 Aug 2017 | F0280 | Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2017 |
| 17 Aug 2017 | F0282 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2017 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2025 | Fine | $221,520 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alabama average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.0%, RNs 55.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Alabama median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.0% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 28.0% | 20.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Northside Snf Operations Llc. Chain: Venza Care Management (25 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aop SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2023 |
| Ch Aop Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 48% | 03/01/2023 |
| Ss Aop Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 23% | 03/01/2023 |
| Aop Opco Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Melb Opco Manager LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2025 |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Melb Opco Manager LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2025 |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Etowah County
| 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 |
| Attalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Attalla | 182 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 26 | 14.3 | — | 1 Mar 2022 |
All 6 facilities in Etowah County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Northside Health Care been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alabama median is 9 per facility.
Has Northside Health Care been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $222K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Northside Health Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Alabama median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Northside Health Care?
It is part of the Venza Care Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Aop SNF Operations Holdings LLC, Ch Aop Holdings LLC and Ss Aop Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Northside Health Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 17 Oct 2019; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Oct 2019.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.