Northside Health Care faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 49/100. The facility ranks in the 35th percentile among Alabama nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Northside Health Care provides above-average staffing with 4.35 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Northside Health Care. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.35 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.66 | 0.7 | Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 3.04 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.69 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.38 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0812 Severity FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Oct 16, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0880 Severity DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Oct 16, 2019 · Infection Control Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Sep 5, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0641 Severity DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Sep 5, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0656 Severity DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Sep 5, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 5.5% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 4.5% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 32.2% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.2% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 16.5% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 1.1% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 9.8% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $340,800
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 49 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -10 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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