The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
THE HEALTH CENTER AT RESEARCH PARK
HUNTSVILLE, AL · Medicare-certified · 91 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
THE HEALTH CENTER AT RESEARCH PARK (HUNTSVILLE, AL) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent abuse citation, and no fines in the last 24 months. Its staffing rating is 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.46 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4635 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 18, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4635.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.72
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.57
- Nurse aides
- 2.17
- Weekend nursing
- 2.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
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
27.1%21.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.3%2.7%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%2.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%6.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.6%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
55.7%28.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.3%2%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.7%15.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.5%6.9%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
—95.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%93.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.8%70.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to meet residents’ behavioral health needs. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 741 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $69,011 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $69,011 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 4 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 18, 2024
- $69,011
Federal fine
Jun 18, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 1, 2025
Now operated by The Health Center at Research Park, previously Ahc Millennium.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 82 residents on an average day (90% of 91 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 19 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.