Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
105 Teakwood Drive Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Follow this homeRocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Huntsville, 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 rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 26, 2023 (3 years ago)
- Health citations since October 3, 201920 (Alabama average 10)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- 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 October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 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 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 26, 2023 from $15,593 to $3,250.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE OF WHITESBURG GARDENS.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
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 quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on February 26, 2023
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
7 of 224 Alabama homes (3%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.
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Citation F0656. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
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 March 23, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
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 March 23, 2023.
Citation F0867. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2023.
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 March 23, 2023.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2023.
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 March 23, 2023.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2023.
Citation F0808. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 23, 2023.
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 March 23, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2021.
Fire safety inspection on February 26, 2023
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0351 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 6, 2023.
Health inspection on June 25, 2021
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2021.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2021.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2021.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2021.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 2021.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 29, 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 July 29, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on June 25, 2021
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2021.
CMS has cited this home for K0222 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 9, 2021.
Health inspection on October 3, 2019
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 4, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on October 3, 2019
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2019.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2019.
Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2019.
Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2019.
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 November 11, 2019.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (256) 881-5000
- Last standard health inspection
- February 26, 2023 (3 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 159
- Residents per day, on average
- 127.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Whitesburg SNF Operations LLC
- Chain
- Venza Care Management
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Alabama average (20 vs 10).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- WHITESBURG SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/01/2024
- AL SNF ASSOCIATES LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/25/2026
- AL SNF ASSOCIATES TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/25/2026
- AL SNF HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/25/2026
- AL SNF HOLDINGS TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 03/25/2026
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- CH WHITESBURG HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
- CW WHITESBURG HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
- M MELB OPCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2025
- M MELB OPCO TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2025
- MS WHITESBURG HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2025
- S MELB OPCO LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2025
- S MELB OPCO TRUSTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2025
- SS WHITESBURG HOLDINGS LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2025
- APFEL, STEPHENIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
- APFEL, SYDNEYIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
- STRULOVICS, JOELIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
- MELB OPCO MANAGER LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2025
- VENZA CARE ADMIN SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/31/2025
- VENZA CARE CLINICAL CONSULTING LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- VERTEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
- WHITESBURG OPCO MANAGER LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
- GALLAWAY, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/04/2026
- GOODMAN, MENUCHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2025
- WAGNER, JOHNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/01/2024
Questions
When was Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists February 26, 2023 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 20 health citations since October 3, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.