AlabamaHuntsville

Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC

4010 Chris Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 · Madison County · 105 certified beds · avg 100 residents/day · certified since Nov 18, 1999

Part of chain: NHS MANAGEMENT (43 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)

1/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
4
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.93
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, repeated · May 21, 2026 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (K): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation affected several residents. Among the most serious findings an inspection can produce.

Corrected: Jul 13, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, repeated · May 21, 2026 · F-0740 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not provide necessary behavioral health care and services — support for residents' mental and emotional wellbeing, including conditions like depression and anxiety.

Why it matters: A resident's untreated mental health needs can worsen and take a toll on their physical health too.

Severity (K): A life-threatening or extremely dangerous situation affected several residents. Among the most serious findings an inspection can produce.

Corrected: Jun 23, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · May 21, 2026 · F-0604 · triggered by a complaint

The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment.

Why it matters: Unneeded restraints can cause injuries, muscle loss, and deep emotional distress.

Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.

Corrected: Aug 5, 2025 (Past Non-Compliance)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · May 21, 2026 · F-0686 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Why it matters: Bedsores are painful, can become deeply infected, and in serious cases can be life-threatening.

Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.

Corrected: Jul 13, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (19)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

DateSeverityWhat the facility was cited for
May 21, 2026▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, repeatedThe facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026▲ K · Immediate jeopardy, repeatedThe facility did not provide necessary behavioral health care and services — support for residents' mental and emotional wellbeing, including conditions like depression and anxiety. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-offThe facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-offThe facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026F · Potential for harm, facility-wideThe facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026E · Potential for harm, repeatedThe facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026E · Potential for harm, repeatedThe facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026E · Potential for harm, repeatedThe facility did not have a proper governing body legally responsible for its policies and operations, or that body failed to appoint a properly licensed administrator to manage the facility. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026E · Potential for harm, repeatedThe facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them.
May 21, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint
May 21, 2026D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
May 21, 2026C · Minimal risk, facility-wideThe facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day.
Jan 14, 2022F · Potential for harm, facility-wideThe facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Jan 14, 2022D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Oct 24, 2019D · Potential for harm, one-offThe facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 16).

YearCitationsSerious (G–L)Worst severity that year
201910D
202220F
2026164K ▲

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

MeasureThis facilityAlabama avgU.S. avgWhere it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)4.934.433.95top 22% in Alabama; top 14% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours0.670.740.69bottom 40% in Alabama; top 39% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing3.973.733.50top 30% in Alabama; top 24% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)0.260.360.48bottom 29% in Alabama; bottom 25% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)63.046.945.8bottom 9% in Alabama; bottom 12% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)65.039.542.9bottom 10% in Alabama; bottom 16% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.92, RN 0.54, weekend 3.16. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / managerTypeRoleStakeSince
Estes, JamesIndividual5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest51%07/28/2011
James N Estes Jr Family Dynasty Tr No 2Organization5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest18%12/27/2012
James Norman Estes Jr TrOrganization5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest6%06/30/2013
Jennifer E Agee Family Dynasty Tr No 2Organization5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest18%12/27/2012
Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093Organization5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest6%06/30/2013
Northport Holding Operations, LLCOrganization5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest100%07/28/2011
Capital Funding LLCOrganization5% or Greater Mortgage InterestNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2014
Capital Funding LLCOrganization5% or Greater Security InterestNOT APPLICABLE05/01/2014
Chandler, AnitaIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE12/02/2024
Chandler, AnitaIndividualADP of the SNFNOT APPLICABLE01/31/2025
Cox, TammyIndividualCorporate DirectorNOT APPLICABLE10/23/2023
Cox, TammyIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE10/23/2023
Estes, JamesIndividualCorporate OfficerNOT APPLICABLE07/28/2011
Huntsville Health Realty, LLCOrganization5% or Greater Security InterestNOT APPLICABLE11/30/2017
Long, PhillipIndividualCorporate OfficerNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2019
Rasco, LynnIndividualCorporate DirectorNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2022
Rasco, LynnIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2022
Servisfirst BankOrganization5% or Greater Security InterestNOT APPLICABLE08/29/2018
Ward, SonnyIndividualCorporate DirectorNOT APPLICABLE05/10/2024
Ward, SonnyIndividualOperational/Managerial ControlNOT APPLICABLE05/10/2024

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015440.