Cycle 1
Health 2023-02-26 · Fire 2023-02-26
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Huntsville, AL
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
105 Teakwood Drive Sw, Huntsville, AL
(256) 881-5000
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
159
Certified beds
Average residents
117
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Venza Care Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1972-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.26
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.56
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.36
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.32
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
66%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
74%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.8 |
2.0
1.8 pts worse
|
1.9
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.8
About the same
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 82.1% |
91.3%
9.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
11.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 80.7% |
94.8%
14.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
14.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.9% |
3.4%
2.5 pts better
|
3.3%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.6% |
1.3%
2.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% |
5.3%
1.7 pts better
|
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.2% |
24.9%
14.7 pts better
|
19.6%
9.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.5% |
22.8%
3.3 pts better
|
16.7%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.6% |
14.8%
10.2 pts better
|
16.3%
11.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.3% |
13.4%
4.1 pts better
|
14.9%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.2% |
1.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
1.0%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.3% |
2.6%
1.3 pts better
|
1.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.5% |
13.5%
9 pts worse
|
19.8%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 13.0% |
5.7%
7.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
7.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.5% |
84.3%
2.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.0% |
11.5%
0.5 pts better
|
12.0%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.0% |
2.1%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 77.3% |
80.3%
3 pts worse
|
79.7%
2.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.5% |
24.5%
4 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-06-25 · Fire 2021-06-25
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-10-03 · Fire 2019-10-03
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-03-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-03-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-25
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-25
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-07-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-03
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-11-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-03
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2019-11-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-03
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-11-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-03
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2019-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-03
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-11-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-03
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2019-11-11
Inspection history
Recent health citations
L · Immediate jeopardy
2023-02-26
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-23
L · Immediate jeopardy
2023-02-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-03-23
L · Immediate jeopardy
2023-02-26
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-03-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-02-26
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-25
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-25
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2021-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-25
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-25
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2021-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-25
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-25
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2021-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-25
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-10-03
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2019-11-04
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Whitesburg SNF Operations Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Ch Whitesburg Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Cw Whitesburg Holdings LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Capital Funding Group, LLC
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Capital Funding LLC
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Goodman, Menucha
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Goodman, Menucha
Corporate Officer · Individual
Josephson, Leeya
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Madison, Adam
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Melb Opco Manager LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Sikes, Melissa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Venza Care Admin Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Vertex Financial Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Wagner, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Whitesburg Opco Manager LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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