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61/100NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (GADSDEN, Alabama)
700 HUTCHINS AVENUE, GADSDEN, Alabama 35901
Phone: 2565437101
CMS Overall:3/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
115
Avg Residents/Day
111.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Etowah
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality3/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Alabama Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.45 | 0.66 | -0.21 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.58 | 3.90 | -0.32 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 3.7/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 60.1% | 46.8% | - |
Health Citation History
12 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-17 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-10-17 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2018-09-06 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2018-09-06 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2018-09-06 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2018-09-06 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2017-08-17 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2017-08-17 | Environmental Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2017-08-17 | Administration Deficiencies | 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 | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2017-08-17 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2017-08-17 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2017-08-17 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
8 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-10-17 | Egress Deficiencies | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-10-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2019-10-17 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2018-09-06 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2018-09-06 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2018-09-06 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2017-08-17 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$221,520
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-26 | Fine | $221,520 | - |
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