Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center
4201 Bessemer Super Highway, Bessemer, AL 35020
Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 69-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Bessemer, AL, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #158 of 223 rated homes in AL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.
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- 2 / 5
- Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #158 of 223
- In-state rank among rated AL homes
- 3.19
- Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 23
- Inspection findings · 3 serious
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The verdict
Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 69-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Bessemer, AL, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #158 of 223 rated homes in AL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
- 2 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #158 of 223
- In-state rank among rated AL homes
- 3.19
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 23
- Inspection findings · 3 serious
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 224 AL nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 015060
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Beds
- 69
- Residents
- 53
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Jefferson
- Last Inspection
- Jan 9, 2025
Staffing Data
How the 3.19 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 1.06 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 0.41
- CNA Hours
- 1.72
- Total Nursing Hours
- 3.19 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.01
- Nursing Turnover
- 78.6%
- RN Turnover
- 73.3%
What the CMS Record Reveals About Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center ranks #158 of 223 rated nursing homes in AL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center operates 69 certified beds in Bessemer, AL with approximately 53 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).
The inspection file contains 23 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $17K against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.19 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 1.06 RN hours.
Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 78.6% (CMS payroll-based measure).
Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter
The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.
National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.
For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (23 most recent)
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
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.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 13, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 8, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 8, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 8, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 8, 2024
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 8, 2024
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.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 8, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Category: Environmental Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 9, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 9, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 29, 2020
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.9% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.2% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.5% | Yes |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | N/A | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 2.5% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 2.1% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 100.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 23.5% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | 100.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 6.6% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | 79.4% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | N/A | No |
Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $17K
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | Fine | $6K |
| May 9, 2025 | Fine | $6K |
| May 9, 2025 | Fine | $6K |
| May 9, 2025 | Payment Denial | - |
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar bed count
Nearest CMS certified bed counts outside AL (69 beds here).
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside AL (4.20 here).
Nearby Nursing Homes in AL
223 other nursing homes are on record in AL; 6 are shown here.
Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Alexander City, AL
Albertville Nursing Home
Albertville, AL
Aliceville Manor Nursing Home
Aliceville, AL
Allen Health and Rehabilitation
Mobile, AL
Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center
Fairhope, AL
Altoona Health & Rehab
Altoona, AL
Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The AL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View AL registry
- Peer homes near 69 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in AL. Compare a similar-size peer
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.
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Data Sources
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
