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Basic Information
4201 BESSEMER SUPER HIGHWAY
BESSEMER, AL 35020
69
76% (~16 available)
ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
Quality Ratings
Safety Information
Additional Information
015060
Medicare and Medicaid
Staffing Metrics
Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours
Per resident per day
This Facility
1.06
hours
National Avg
0.64
hours
Total Nursing Staff Hours
RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day
This Facility
3.19
hours
National Avg
3.89
hours
Breakdown:
Staff Turnover Rate
Annual nursing staff turnover
This Facility
78.6%
National Avg
46.6%
RN Turnover: 73.3%
Understanding Staffing Metrics
Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.
Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.
Detailed Quality Measures
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Health Inspections & Deficiencies
Critical Deficiencies Found
This facility has 2 deficiency citations involving actual harm to residents. Review these carefully before making a decision.
Total Deficiencies
28
Inspections
6
Critical
2
Jan 9, 2025 - Health Survey
4 deficiencies cited
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Aug 4, 2024 - Health Survey
14 deficiencies cited
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Sep 23, 2022 - Health Survey
2 deficiencies cited
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jul 7, 2022 - Health Survey
2 deficiencies cited
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Infection Control Deficiencies
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
May 6, 2021 - Health Survey
4 deficiencies cited
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Feb 6, 2020 - Health Survey
2 deficiencies cited
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Understanding Deficiencies
Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).
Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.
Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →
Penalties & Enforcement
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Total fines: $17,346
$5,782
Data processed: August 1, 2026
$5,782
Data processed: August 1, 2026
$5,782
Data processed: August 1, 2026
Payment Denial: Started June 7, 2025
Duration: 13 days
Data processed: August 1, 2026
About Penalties: This data comes from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and shows fines and payment denials issued for health and safety violations. Penalties indicate serious deficiencies that required enforcement action.
Key Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the quality rating for NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.
How many beds does this facility have?
NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 69 certified beds. The facility averages 53 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 76%.
What type of ownership does this facility have?
This facility is for profit - corporation owned. It is part of the ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT network.
How can I contact NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
You can call NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER at (205)428-3249. The facility is located at 4201 BESSEMER SUPER HIGHWAY, BESSEMER, AL 35020.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
When selecting a nursing home, consider: CMS star ratings (overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures), nurse staffing levels, staff turnover rates, recent health inspection results, complaint history, proximity to family, and available services. We recommend visiting facilities in person, talking to current residents and staff, and checking multiple sources of information before making your decision. Use our comprehensive tour checklist when visiting facilities.
Important Considerations for This Facility
Based on this facility's data, we recommend reading these guides to understand what to look for:
High Staff Turnover (79%)
This facility's turnover is above 60%. Learn why this matters and what to ask about staff stability.
Read Turnover Guide →Low CMS Rating (2-Star)
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Understand Ratings →Has 4 Penalty Records
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