Northside Health Care

700 Hutchins Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901 (opens Google Maps) · Etowah County · (256) 543-7101· 115 certified beds · avg 106 residents/day · certified since Aug 21, 1978 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

Part of chain: VENZA CARE MANAGEMENT (25 facilities, chain avg rating 2.4★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Oct 17, 2019

Serious findings on record

$221,520

Fines, last 3 years

4.19

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →

⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 12 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Oct 17, 2019F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
Oct 17, 2019D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The 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. F-0880
Sep 6, 2018F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Oct 17, 2019	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Oct 17, 2019	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The 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. · F-0880
Sep 6, 2018	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Sep 6, 2018	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641
Sep 6, 2018	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656
Sep 6, 2018	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The 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. · F-0880
Aug 17, 2017	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not store, cook, or serve food in a safe and clean way. · F-0371
Aug 17, 2017	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent avoidable accidents like falls. · F-0323
Aug 17, 2017	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not have a proper governing body legally responsible for its policies and operations, or that body did not appoint a properly licensed administrator to run the facility. · F-0493
Aug 17, 2017	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not create a complete written plan of care covering all of a resident's needs, with clear goals, deadlines, and steps whose progress can be measured. · F-0279
Aug 17, 2017	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not let residents take part in planning or updating their own care. Residents (and their families or representatives) have the right to help decide how they are cared for. · F-0280
Aug 17, 2017	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not make sure that care was given by qualified staff following each resident's written care plan — the individualized document that spells out what care each resident needs. · F-0282

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 2).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2017

2018

2019

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2017	6	F
2018	4	F
2019	2	F

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)

How to file a complaint about care →

1 fine totaling $221,520.

Every penalty CMS publishes for this facility in the 3-year window is listed —none excluded. The count and the dollar total come from two different CMS datasets and agree for this facility. Penalties older than the window are dropped by CMS before publication, not by us.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Jul 26, 2025	Fine	$221,520

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

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityAlabama averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

4.19

4.43

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.75

0.74

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

3.58

3.73

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	Alabama avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.19	4.43	3.95	bottom 34% in Alabama; top 32% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.75	0.74	0.69	top 45% in Alabama; top 32% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.58	3.73	3.50	bottom 38% in Alabama; top 38% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.33	0.36	0.48	bottom 49% in Alabama; bottom 38% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	56.0	46.9	45.8	bottom 23% in Alabama; bottom 23% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	55.6	39.5	42.9	bottom 19% in Alabama; bottom 28% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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 3.73, RN 0.67, weekend 3.19.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.73 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5

Costs & payment

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Aop SNF Operations Holdings LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	03/01/2023
CH Aop Holdings LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	48%	03/01/2023
Ms Aop Holdings LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	23%	03/01/2023
SS Aop Holdings LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	23%	03/01/2023
Aop Opco Manager LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2023
Goodman, Menucha	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2025
Goodman, Menucha	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2025
Goodman, Menucha	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2025
Melb Opco Manager LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2025
Melb Opco Manager LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2025
Strauss, Susan	Individual	Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2025
Taylor, Tina	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/18/2023
Taylor, Tina	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/18/2023
Vertex Financial Services LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Vertex Financial Services LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2025
Wimberly, Lee	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/05/2025
Wimberly, Lee	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/05/2025

All 17 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.

Other facilities in the same chain

CMS lists this facility under the chain Venza Care Management — 25 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.

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Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Cen — Cullman, AL · overall 4/5
Delaware Bay Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center — Georgetown, DE · overall 2/5
Essex Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center — Louisville, KY · overall 2/5
Rivers Edge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center — Prospect, KY · overall 3/5
Tri Cities Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center — Cumberland, KY · overall 2/5
Oak Haven Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center — Center Point, LA · overall 2/5SFF
Regency House of Alexandria — Alexandria, LA · overall 1/5

Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 24 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Can I tour your kitchen, and what were the findings from your most recent food safety inspection?"
"What do you do to prevent falls, and how do you supervise residents who are at high risk?"
"Who owns and oversees this facility, and how long has the current administrator been in place?"
"Can you show me an example of how a resident's care plan is built, and how families are included in setting the goals?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Alabama midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 56% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"The ownership record on file lists 17 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Gadsden Health and Rehab Center	5.4 mi	Gadsden, AL	★★★★☆	4/5
McGuffey Health & Rehabilitation Center	6.0 mi	Gadsden, AL	★★★★☆	4/5
Coosa Valley Health and Rehab	6.4 mi	Glencoe, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Attalla Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	9.4 mi	Attalla, AL	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Diversicare of Boaz	16.9 mi	Boaz, AL	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Collinsville Healthcare & Rehab	17.1 mi	Collinsville, AL	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Crossville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	17.6 mi	Crossville, AL	★★★★★	4/5
Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center	19.1 mi	Centre, AL	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	19.5 mi	Jacksonville, AL	★★★☆☆	2/5

Compare this facility with the 3 closest →

Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Etowah, AL — 6 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

Altoona Health & Rehab — Altoona, AL · overall 3/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

All facilities in Gadsden →

Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015223.

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Visit checklist — Northside Health Care

700 Hutchins Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901 · (256) 543-7101

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $221,520

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Can I tour your kitchen, and what were the findings from your most recent food safety inspection?"
☐ "What do you do to prevent falls, and how do you supervise residents who are at high risk?"
☐ "Who owns and oversees this facility, and how long has the current administrator been in place?"
☐ "Can you show me an example of how a resident's care plan is built, and how families are included in setting the goals?"
☐ "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Alabama midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 56% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "The ownership record on file lists 17 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 015223 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)