NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE

Northside Health Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 700 Hutchins Avenue in Gadsden, Alabama, within Etowah County. The facility operates 115 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Northside Health Care holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average benchmark. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, based on clinical data related to resident outcomes and care processes. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and represent a snapshot of performance during the measured period. Northside Health Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing care is subject to individual state program rules and financial eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly to confirm current payment options, private pay rates, and any additional accepted insurance plans. When compared against national benchmarks, Northside Health Care presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating performance consistent with a typical facility across the country. The staffing rating of 4 stars positions the facility above average in that domain, suggesting relatively higher staffing levels compared to peers nationwide. The health inspection and quality measure ratings, each at 3 stars, are consistent with national norms. Facilities in the Gadsden area and across Alabama vary in their CMS ratings, and this data provides one standardized tool for comparing care settings. The CMS Nursing Home Care Compare database serves as the primary public source for this information and is updated on a regular basis.