NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE Nursing Home


NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE (CCN: 015223) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in GADSDEN, AL (35901). The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. It offers 115 certified beds and maintains an average of 72.6 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 4.28132 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since August 21, 1978 and the last listed health inspection was on October 17, 2019, The facility is located in Etowah county and provides senior and nursing home care.

NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE Summary


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Provider Name: NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE

Address: 700 HUTCHINS AVENUE, GADSDEN, AL 35901

Phone: (256) 543-7101

County: Etowah (270)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 115

Average Residents Per Day: 72.6 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: NORTHSIDE SNF OPERATIONS LLC

First Approved Date: August 21, 1978

Affiliated Entity: USA HEALTHCARE - ALABAMA (539)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: Y

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 2 ()

QM Rating: 3 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.81601, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8741, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5911, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.4653

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.28132

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.41249, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.1829

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0067

Nurse Staff Turnover: , Nurse Turnover Note: 6

RN Turnover: , RN Turnover Note: 6

Admin Left Number: 2, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.8505, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.6608, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2864

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.10016, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.9762, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.7777

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.82348

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.84462

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2019-10-17 (Score: 20), Cycle 2: 2018-09-06 (Score: 32), Cycle 3: 2017-08-17 (Score: 56)

Total Weighted Health Score: 30.000

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 1

Infection Control Citations: 2

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 0, Total Fines in Dollars: 0.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 0

Location and GPS: 700 HUTCHINS AVENUE,GADSDEN,AL,35901 (34.0418, -85.959)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2019-10-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-21

Citation on 2019-10-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-21

Citation on 2022-09-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-10-03

Citation on 2018-09-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-29

Citation on 2018-09-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-29

Citation on 2018-09-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-29

Citation on 2018-09-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-29

Citation on 2022-02-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-08

Citation on 2022-02-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-08

Citation on 2022-02-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-08

Citation on 2017-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-09-07

Citation on 2017-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-09-07

Citation on 2017-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-09-07

Citation on 2017-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-09-07

Citation on 2017-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-09-07

Citation on 2017-08-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-09-07


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2019-10-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0232, Version: New

Description: Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-22

Citation on 2019-10-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-22

Citation on 2019-10-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-22

Citation on 2019-10-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New

Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-11-22

Citation on 2018-09-11

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0341, Version: New

Description: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-10-16

Citation on 2018-09-11

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-28

Citation on 2018-09-11

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-09-28

Citation on 2017-08-17

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2017-08-22