The Health Center at Research Park

Nursing Home · Huntsville, AL

CMS overall rating 1/5 Abuse citation For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number015458
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

5275 Millennium Drive
Huntsville, AL 35806
Madison County
Phone
(256) 489-6800
ZIP code
35806 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
91
Residents per day
82.0 (90% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Sand Creek Healthcare, INC.
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
January 24, 2007
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.46 (state 3.88 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.72 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.57 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.17 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.79 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
54.7 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
35.0 (state 39.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 18, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 4.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
6
Citations on record (3 years)
20 health · 3 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-06-18 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
F0741 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 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 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 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 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2024-06-18 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-23
2021-04-22 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 2021-05-27
2021-04-22 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-05-27
2021-04-22 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-05-27
2021-04-22 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-05-27
2021-04-22 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-05-27
2021-04-22 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-05-27
2019-03-28 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-16
2019-03-28 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-04-16

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

2 penalties in the last three years, including $69,011 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-18Payment Denial4 days payment denial
2024-06-18Fine$69,011

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Southstone Healthcare LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Vollmer, Donald (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilson, Hunter (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Albrechtsen, Tyler (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Albrechtsen, Tyler (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sato, Ami (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thatcher, Brent (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Vollmer, Donald (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilson, Hunter (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Wilson, Hunter (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Health Center at Research Park?

The Health Center at Research Park 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 The Health Center at Research Park have?

It has 91 certified beds and cares for about 82 residents per day.

Has The Health Center at Research Park been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $69,011 in the last three years.

Who owns The Health Center at Research Park?

It is part of The Ensign Group 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 The Health Center at Research Park?

(256) 489-6800. The facility is located at 5275 Millennium Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806.

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