The home failed to properly assess a resident after a major change in condition. Cited July 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 637 — 42 CFR §483.20(b)(2) — S/S: D
Nursing home report
GADSDEN HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER
GADSDEN, AL · Medicare-certified · 168 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 4 of 5 stars. Gadsden Health and Rehab Center has solid inspection results and no fines in the last 24 months, with staffing at 4.09 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1; recent cited issues involved resident assessment and feeding-tube care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0885 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 15, 2021Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0885.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.35
- Nurse aides
- 2.24
- Weekend nursing
- 2.96
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.7%7.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%3.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.8%5.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9%1.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.8%2.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.3%5.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
6.9%13.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.5%2.6%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.4%1.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.1%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited July 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited July 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited December 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited November 2018 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of PRESTON HEALTH SERVICES · 5 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 137.7 residents on an average day (82% of 168 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.