Northside Health Care

Nursing Home · Gadsden, AL

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number015223

Contact & location

700 Hutchins Avenue
Gadsden, AL 35901
Etowah County
Phone
(256) 543-7101
ZIP code
35901 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
115
Residents per day
105.6 (92% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Northside SNF Operations LLC
Chain
Venza Care Management (25 facilities, avg 2.4★)
Medicare certified since
August 21, 1978
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.73 (state 3.88 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.67 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.68 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.39 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.19 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
56.0 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
55.6 (state 39.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
October 17, 2019
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 4.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 8 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2019-10-17 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 2019-11-21
2019-10-17 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2019-11-21
2018-09-06 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 2018-09-29
2018-09-06 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-09-29
2018-09-06 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-09-29
2018-09-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2018-09-29
2017-08-17 Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
F0371 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2017-09-07
2017-08-17 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
F0323 · Environmental Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2017-09-07
2017-08-17 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
F0493 · Administration Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2017-09-07
2017-08-17 Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0279 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2017-09-07
2017-08-17 Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
F0280 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2017-09-07
2017-08-17 Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
F0282 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2017-09-07

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $221,520 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-07-26Fine$221,520

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Aop SNF Operations Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
CH Aop Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 48%
MS Aop Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 23%
SS Aop Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 23%
Melb Opco Manager LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Tina (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vertex Financial Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wimberly, Lee (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Goodman, Menucha (individual)Corporate Officer · 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
Aop Opco Manager LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Goodman, Menucha (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Melb Opco Manager LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Tina (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vertex Financial Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Wimberly, Lee (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Northside Health Care?

Northside Health Care has a 3-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 Northside Health Care have?

It has 115 certified beds and cares for about 106 residents per day.

Has Northside Health Care been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $221,520 in the last three years.

Who owns Northside Health Care?

It is part of Venza Care Management and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Northside Health Care?

(256) 543-7101. The facility is located at 700 Hutchins Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35901.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.