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NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE

700 HUTCHINS AVENUE, GADSDEN, AL 35901

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B

Meets federal staffing minimum — above average inspection record.

Quality Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. Federal minimum: 0.55 hrs.
 0.66 ✓ Meets federal minimum
Health Deficiencies
Violations found during federal inspections over the last 3 years.
 2
CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
Quality: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
 76/100

Data last updated: April 12, 2026

Inspection Deficiencies

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

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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