NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE
700 HUTCHINS AVENUE, Gadsden, AL 35901
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE Compares
NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE is a 115-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gadsden, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (29.4%) is above the Alabama average of 21.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 115 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gadsden, the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 29.4% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.4% (37% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4% (32% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE with other nursing homes in Gadsden.
What keeps NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 29.4% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 115 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE lag behind other Gadsden options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Gadsden
Gadsden sits in Etowah County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 19,538 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 41.3 years
- Median household income
- $44,934
- Median home value
- $124,400
Demographics for Etowah County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gadsden.
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