Northside Health Care
700 Hutchins Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901
Northside Health Care is a nursing home in Gadsden, 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.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (256) 543-7101
- Last standard health inspection
- October 17, 2019 (7 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 115
- Residents per day, on average
- 111.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Northside SNF Operations LLC
- Chain
- Venza Care Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Alabama average (12 vs 10).
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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 26, 2025 from $340,800 to $221,520.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Fine
July 26, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS fine of $221,520 on July 26, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
2 citations
Health inspection on October 17, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 November 21, 2019.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2018.
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 November 21, 2019.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2018.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 17, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 November 22, 2019.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2017.
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 November 22, 2019.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 22, 2019.
4 citations
Health inspection on September 6, 2018
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 September 29, 2018.
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 29, 2018.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 29, 2018.
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 29, 2018.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 6, 2018
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0341. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2018.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2018.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 28, 2018.
6 citations
Health inspection on August 17, 2017
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0371. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2017.
Citation F0323. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2017.
Citation F0493. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2017.
Citation F0279. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2017.
Citation F0280. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2017.
Citation F0282. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2017.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on August 17, 2017
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2017.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- AOP SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 03/01/2023
- CH AOP HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 48% · since 03/01/2023
- MS AOP HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 23% · since 03/01/2023
- SS AOP HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 23% · since 03/01/2023
- AOP OPCO MANAGER LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- MELB OPCO MANAGER LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2025
- VERTEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- GOODMAN, MENUCHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2025
- TAYLOR, TINAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/18/2023
- WIMBERLY, LEEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/05/2025
Questions
When was Northside Health Care last inspected?
CMS lists October 17, 2019 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Northside Health Care have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since August 17, 2017. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Northside Health Care been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $221,520 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Northside Health Care?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Northside Health Care a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.