Northside Health Care
Gadsden, Alabama
700 Hutchins Avenue, Gadsden, AL, 35901
Northside Health Care Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $340,800
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.76 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.65 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.04 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 115 certified beds · ~108 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Northside Health Care is a for-profit, 115-bed skilled nursing facility located in Gadsden, Alabama. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, featuring a 4-star rating for staffing and 3-star ratings for both health inspections and quality measures. It operates as a corporate-owned institution providing long-term care and rehabilitative services.
Location
700 Hutchins Avenue, Gadsden, AL, 35901, Gadsden, AL
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Northside Health Care?
- Northside Health Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Northside Health Care score on health inspections?
- Northside Health Care received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Northside Health Care?
- Northside Health Care has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Northside Health Care have?
- Northside Health Care has 115 certified beds.
- Does Northside Health Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Northside Health Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Northside Health Care located?
- Northside Health Care is located at 700 Hutchins Avenue, Gadsden, AL, 35901, Gadsden, Alabama.
- How can I contact Northside Health Care?
- You can reach Northside Health Care by phone at +1 256-543-7101.
Nearby facilities
- Northside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 0.0 mi
700 Hutchins Ave, Gadsden, 35901
- Gadsden Health and Rehab Center 5.7 mi
1945 Davis Dr, Gadsden, 35904
- McGuffey Healthcare 6.3 mi
2301 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, 35901
- Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center 6.3 mi
2301 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL, 35999
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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