NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
4201 BESSEMER SUPER HIGHWAY, Bessemer, AL 35020
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 69-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bessemer, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.7%) is below the Alabama average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 69 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bessemer, the local average is 1.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.5% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Alabama average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.4% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Bessemer.
How is NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.7% here versus 3.3% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Bessemer?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Bessemer
Bessemer sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 104,327 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 37.9 years
- Median household income
- $55,088
- Median home value
- $165,000
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bessemer.
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