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Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
1424 North 25th Street, Birmingham, AL 35234 (opens Google Maps) · Jefferson County · (205) 328-5870· 113 certified beds · avg 108 residents/day · certified since Nov 1, 1976 · 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: NHS MANAGEMENT (43 facilities, chain avg rating 2.9★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Apr 17, 2024
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.78
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · 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 11 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint F-0584
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. · from a complaint F-0880
The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint F-0602
View all 11 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint · F-0602 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. · from a complaint · F-0645 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not honor residents' right to manage their own money and financial affairs. · from a complaint · F-0567 |
| Apr 17, 2024 | C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not give residents reasonable access to and privacy in using ways to communicate, such as phones, mail, and email. Residents have the right to stay in touch with the outside world privately. · from a complaint · F-0576 |
| May 23, 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 |
| Jun 7, 2018 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not serve meals and snacks at times that fit residents' needs, preferences, and requests, or did not offer nourishing alternatives for residents who want to eat outside scheduled meal times. · F-0809 |
| Jun 7, 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 |
| Jun 7, 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 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 6).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2018
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2019
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | F |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | E |
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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityAlabama averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.78
Alabama average: 4.43
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.47
Alabama average: 0.74
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.83
Alabama average: 3.73
U.S. average: 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) | 4.78 | 4.43 | 3.95 | top 29% in Alabama; top 17% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.47 | 0.74 | 0.69 | bottom 10% in Alabama; bottom 34% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.83 | 3.73 | 3.50 | top 39% in Alabama; top 28% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.13 | 0.36 | 0.48 | bottom 4% in Alabama; bottom 3% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 51.8 | 46.9 | 45.8 | bottom 36% in Alabama; bottom 32% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 44.4 | 39.5 | 42.9 | bottom 42% in Alabama; bottom 45% 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 3.57, RN 0.35, weekend 2.86.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.57 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
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 - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estes, James | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 51% | 01/01/2003 |
| James N Estes Jr Family Dynasty Tr No 2 | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 18% | 12/27/2012 |
| James Norman Estes Jr Tr | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 6% | 06/30/2013 |
| Jennifer E Agee Family Dynasty Tr No 2 | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 18% | 12/27/2012 |
| Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093 | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 6% | 06/30/2013 |
| Northport Holding Operations, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 01/01/2003 |
| Capital Funding LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2012 |
| Capital Funding LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2012 |
| Estes, James | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/07/2000 |
| Holding Facilities Group LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2012 |
| Holmes, Letchernique | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| Holmes, Letchernique | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| Kilgore, Jordan | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2024 |
| Kilgore, Jordan | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2024 |
| Long, Phillip | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2019 |
| Northway Health Realty LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2012 |
| Patterson, Derek | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| Patterson, Derek | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2022 |
| Rasco, Lynn | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| Rasco, Lynn | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
Showing 20 of 21 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 1 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain NHS Management — 43 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.
- Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC — Birmingham, AL · overall 3/5
- Opp Health and Rehabilitation, LLC — Opp, AL · overall 3/5
- Ozark Health and Rehabilitation, LLC — Ozark, AL · overall 3/5
- Palm Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC — Mobile, AL · overall 5/5
- Park Manor Health and Rehabilitation, LLC — Northport, AL · overall 3/5
- Prattville Health and Rehabilitation, LLC — Prattville, AL · overall 1/5
- South Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC — Birmingham, AL · overall 3/5
- South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC — Birmingham, AL · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 42 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
- "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "How are residents' personal funds handled here, and what records can families review?"
- "How can my family member make private phone or video calls, and can we see where?"
- "What happens if a resident is hungry between meals or misses a mealtime — what food options are available?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 52% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 21 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 (12 closest of 35 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 0.4 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facilit | 2.5 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 2.6 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 2.8 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 3.5 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Birmingham Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr LLC | 4.4 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Fair Haven | 4.8 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Brookdale University Park SNF (al) | 5.2 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| St Martin's in the Pines | 5.3 mi | Irondale, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Elite Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center | 5.3 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| The Healthcare Center of Eastview | 5.3 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Cherry Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 5.6 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Jefferson, AL — 34 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility — Bessemer, AL · overall 1/5
- Pine Hill Rehabilitation and Wellness Center — Birmingham, AL · overall 1/5
- Plantation Manor Nursing Home — MC Calla, AL · overall 3/5
- Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center — Birmingham, AL · overall 3/5
- Self Skilled Nursing & Rehab — Hueytown, AL · overall 1/5
- South Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC — Birmingham, AL · overall 3/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015047.
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