Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Huntsville, AL
CMS certification number015116
Contact & location
105 Teakwood Drive SWHuntsville, AL 35801
Madison County
- Phone
- (256) 881-5000
- ZIP code
- 35801 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 159
- Residents per day
- 126.2 (79% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Whitesburg SNF Operations LLC
- Chain
- Venza Care Management (25 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 1972
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.84 (state 3.88 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.18 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.47 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.20 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.31 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 63.8 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 52.8 (state 39.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 26, 2023
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 4.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 11 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | 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. F0808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-23 |
| 2021-06-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-07-29 |
| 2019-10-03 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-11-04 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Whitesburg SNF Operations Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Josephson, Leeya (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Welltower Op, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bankwell Bank (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Apfel, Stephen (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Apfel, Sydney (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gwin, Suzanna (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Madison, Adam (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Melb Opco Manager LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sikes, Melissa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strulovics, Joel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Venza Care Admin Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wagner, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welltower Op, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitesburg Opco Manager LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitesburg SNF Realty Holdings LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitesburg SNF Realty LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wolofsky, Chava (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodman, Menucha (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Al SNF Associates LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Al SNF Associates Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Al SNF Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Al SNF Holdings Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Apfel, Stephen (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Apfel, Sydney (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CH Whitesburg Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| CW Whitesburg Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herzka, Yisroel (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| M Melb Opco LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| M Melb Opco Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| MS Whitesburg Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| S Melb Opco LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| S Melb Opco Trust (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| SS Whitesburg Holdings LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strulovics, Joel (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wolofsky, Chava (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Strauss, Susan (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodman, Menucha (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodman, Menucha (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Madison, Adam (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Melb Opco Manager LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sikes, Melissa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Venza Care Admin Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wagner, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Whitesburg Opco Manager LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Alabama.
How many beds does Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
It has 159 certified beds and cares for about 126 residents per day.
Has Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
It is part of Venza Care Management and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
(256) 881-5000. The facility is located at 105 Teakwood Drive SW, Huntsville, AL 35801.
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