Public Record
Northside Health Care
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 3 / 5
- Certified beds
- 115
- Avg. residents per day
- 103.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 20
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2019-10-17
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Citations
20 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0232Generalpotential for harm
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0351Generalpotential for harm
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- 0341Generalpotential for harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0280Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
- 0323Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
- 0371Generalpotential for harm
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
- 0493Generalpotential for harm
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
- 0279Generalpotential for harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0282Generalpotential for harm
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Northside Health Care?
- Northside Health Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Gadsden, AL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 015223.
- What is the CMS rating for Northside Health Care?
- Northside Health Care has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Northside Health Care have?
- Northside Health Care is certified for 115 beds. It serves an average of 103.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does Northside Health Care have?
- Northside Health Care has 20 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Northside Health Care last inspected?
- Northside Health Care was last inspected on October 17, 2019. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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