The Health Center at Research ParkCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 5275 Millennium Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
- CCN
- 015458
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 91
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Residents per day
- 82
- CMS flags
- CMS abuse icon
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives The Health Center at Research Park an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 18 Jun 2024. The latest survey cycle has 11 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Alabama is 3. CMS lists 1 fine of $69,011 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Madison County median | Alabama median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 12 homes in the county, 224 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Alabama median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 18 Jun 2024 | 11 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 22 Apr 2021 | 6 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 3 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | J | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2021 |
| 22 Apr 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 May 2021 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2019 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | C | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
| 28 Mar 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2024 | Fine | $69,011 | |
| 18 Jun 2024 | Payment denial | 4 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Alabama median | Alabama average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.46 | 3.90 | 3.88 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.72 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.57 | 0.79 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.44 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.79 | 3.30 | 3.26 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 54.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Alabama median
- 46.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 35.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Alabama median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.8% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.0% | 20.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Sand Creek Healthcare, Inc.
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southstone Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2 Oct 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Madison County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor House | Huntsville | 1 of 5 | 11 | $266,231 | 29 May 2021 | |
| Brookshire Healthcare Center | Huntsville | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 17 Mar 2022 | |
| Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center | Huntsville | 1 of 5 | 14 | $16,801 | 21 Aug 2024 | |
| Diversicare of Big Springs | Huntsville | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 27 Jan 2022 | |
| Valley View Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | Madison | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 22 Apr 2022 | |
| Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Huntsville | 1 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 26 Feb 2023 | |
| Madison Manor Nursing Home | Madison | 3 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 15 Aug 2024 | |
| Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC | Huntsville | 1 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 21 May 2026 | |
| Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace | Huntsville | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 17 May 2022 | |
| Fairview at Redstone Village | Huntsville | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 17 Feb 2022 | |
| South Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Owens Cross Roads | 3 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 14 Jul 2023 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Alabama Department of Public Health: filing complaintsThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Alabama, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Health Center at Research Park (CCN 015458). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-health-center-at-research-park-huntsville-al-015458/
Provenance
- Licence
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was The Health Center at Research Park last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 18 Jun 2024. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 12 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 22 Apr 2021. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates The Health Center at Research Park?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain The Ensign Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is The Health Center at Research Park a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Alabama as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.