Northside Health Care

With 115 beds, Northside Health Care is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Gadsden average about 164 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in October 2019 and recorded 2 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 56%.

The community is located in Etowah County, AL.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 2/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Northside Health Care offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type for-profit corporation
• Beds / units 115
• Occupancy 92%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
• Annual staff turnover 56%
• Last health inspection October 2019