Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center
4201 Bessemer Super Highway, Bessemer, AL 35020
Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Bessemer, Alabama. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 9, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since February 6, 202023 (Alabama average 10)
- Fines in the past three years3, $17,346 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was RIDGEWAY REHABILITATION & SENIOR LIVING.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 9, 2025 from $8,895 to $5,782.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 9, 2025 from $8,895 to $5,782.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 9, 2025 from $8,895 to $5,782.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
June 7, 2025
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from June 7, 2025, for 13 days.
Health inspection on May 9, 2025
11 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
9 of 224 Alabama homes (4%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.
CMS fine of $5,782 on May 9, 2025.
CMS fine of $5,782 on May 9, 2025.
CMS fine of $5,782 on May 9, 2025.
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Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Citation F0605. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Citation F0740. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0924. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.8 to 3.4 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on January 9, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on January 9, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.
Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on August 4, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0925. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2024.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2024.
Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2024.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2020.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Health inspection on May 6, 2021
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2021.
Health inspection on February 6, 2020
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2020.
Fire safety inspection on February 6, 2020
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2020.
Citation K0232. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2020.
Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2020.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2020.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (205) 428-3249
- Last standard health inspection
- January 9, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 69
- Residents per day, on average
- 54.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation & Senior Living Opco LLC
- Chain
- Arabella Healthcare Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Alabama average (23 vs 10).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ARABELLA AL 600 OPCO LPDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 08/25/2023
- ARCO KANO IRRV TRIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/01/2022
- GNH IRRV TRIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/01/2022
- HWOOD PARTNERS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 05/01/2022
- ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2022
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- AZZAM, MOHANNADOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/24/2023
- HERTZEL, CHAIMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2022
- PATTERSON, LYCRECIAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/15/2024
Questions
When was Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists January 9, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 23 health citations since February 6, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $17,346 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.