GADSDEN HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER

Gadsden Health and Rehab Center is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 1945 Davis Drive in Gadsden, Alabama (zip code 35904) in Etowah County. The facility operates with 168 certified beds and is classified under for-profit, individually owned ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which places it at the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Gadsden Health and Rehab Center received a rating of 3 stars in each of these three categories. The health inspection rating reflects findings from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating accounts for nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides. The quality measure rating is based on clinical data reported for a set of resident health outcomes tracked across all CMS-certified nursing facilities. Regarding payment and insurance, Gadsden Health and Rehab Center is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This dual certification indicates that the facility is approved to provide covered services to eligible Medicare beneficiaries, including those requiring short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation services, as well as Medicaid recipients who meet state eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking care at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (256) 547-4938 to confirm current accepted payment methods and insurance arrangements. When compared against national benchmarks, Gadsden Health and Rehab Center aligns closely with the national average across all measured categories. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average of 3.0 stars, and its individual domain ratings in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures each sit at 3 stars as well. This consistent mid-range performance across all components provides a reference point for those researching care options in the Gadsden, Alabama area. With 168 certified beds, it represents a mid-to-large-sized facility relative to the typical nursing home, which may affect staffing ratios and service capacity. All CMS data used in these ratings is subject to periodic updates as inspections and reporting cycles are completed.