Northside Health Care
700 Hutchins Avenue · Gadsden, AL · 35901 · 2565437101
115 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Venza Care Management
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Red flags
$221,520 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $221,520 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F October 17, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 21, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 21, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2018
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 29, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 29, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 6, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 29, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 29, 2018 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2017
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 7, 2017 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2017
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
Corrected September 7, 2017 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2017
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected September 7, 2017 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2017
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Corrected September 7, 2017 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F August 17, 2017
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Corrected September 7, 2017 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2017
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
Corrected September 7, 2017 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2025 | Fine | $221,520 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015223 · certified since August 21, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.