NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE

700 HUTCHINS AVENUE, GADSDEN, AL 35901

B

At or above the 2024 benchmark — above average inspection record.

Quality Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
0.66 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark

The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why

Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
Total 12
Outstanding 0
Actual harm or worse (G–L) 0
CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
76/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on April 12, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

12 deficiencies found. 12 corrected. None involved actual harm.

Most recent inspection (October 17, 2019)

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2019

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected November 21, 2019

Inspection cycle 2 (September 6, 2018)

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 29, 2018

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 29, 2018

D Potential harm — isolated F0641 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 29, 2018

D Potential harm — isolated F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 29, 2018

Inspection cycle 3 (August 17, 2017)

E Potential harm — pattern F0493 Status: Corrected

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 7, 2017

E Potential harm — pattern F0323 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 7, 2017

F Potential harm — widespread F0371 Status: Corrected

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 7, 2017

D Potential harm — isolated F0282 Status: Corrected

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 7, 2017

D Potential harm — isolated F0279 Status: Corrected

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 7, 2017

D Potential harm — isolated F0280 Status: Corrected

Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 7, 2017

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