Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center
4201 Bessemer Super Highway, Bessemer, AL 35020 · (205) 428-3249
For profit - Corporation · 69 certified beds
Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2025, found 2 citations (the Alabama average is 4). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $17,346 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 9, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 9, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 9, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 18 citations.
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 9, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 9, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 9, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.May 9, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 9, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.May 9, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.May 9, 2025 · F0740 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.May 9, 2025 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 9, 2025 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.May 9, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.May 9, 2025 · F0924 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.August 4, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 4, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.August 4, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 4, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 4, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 4, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.August 4, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $5,782May 9, 2025
- Fine of $5,782May 9, 2025
- Fine of $5,782May 9, 2025
- Medicare payment denial for 13 daysStarting June 7, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Alabama average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.19 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.06 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.41 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.72 | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 78.6% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 69 |
| Average residents per day | 52.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Baron House of Hueytown Bessemer · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Bessemer Bessemer · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility Bessemer · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Self Skilled Nursing & Rehab Bessemer · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Stonehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center Bessemer · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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