NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE — Nursing Home in GADSDEN, AL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 115 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 109.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 015223 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.07 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.69 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (October 17, 2019).
Inspection Findings — October 17, 2019
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — November 21, 2019
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — November 21, 2019
Northside Health Care is a 115-bed nursing home in Gadsden, Alabama. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, above the Alabama average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in October 2019, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Compared with other local facilities, Northside’s nursing staffing appears relatively strong, which can support more attentive day-to-day care. However, the facility had inspection findings related to its infection prevention and control program, so it would be reasonable to ask what changes were made and how ongoing infection-control practices are monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE's CMS star rating?
NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE?
NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE reports 4.07285 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE have?
NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE has 115 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- GADSDEN HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER — 3/5 — 5.4 mi
- MCGUFFEY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER — 4/5 — 6.0 mi
- COOSA VALLEY HEALTH AND REHAB — 3/5 — 6.4 mi
- ATTALLA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING — 2/5 — 9.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.