The Health Center at Research Park
5275 Millennium Drive · Huntsville, AL · 35806 · 2564896800
91 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $69,011 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 18, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2021
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 27, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2021
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 27, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2021
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected May 27, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2021
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected May 27, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2021
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 27, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 22, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 27, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 16, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C March 28, 2019
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected April 16, 2019 · Resident Rights
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2024 | Fine | $69,011 |
| June 18, 2024 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015458 · certified since January 24, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.