19.1% antipsychotic use — near the national average of 16.7%.
✅ Short-Stay Rehab
Only 16.6% of short-stay residents are rehospitalized — well below the national average of 23.9%. Good choice for post-surgery or post-hospital recovery.
❌ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
7.9% pressure ulcer rate — above the national average of 5.1%. Ask about repositioning schedules and wound care staff.
⚠️ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
3.5% falls with major injury — near the national average.
Overall Rating 2022–2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022–2026
Quality Measures vs National Average
Long-Stay Residents
Antipsychotic Medication Uselong-stay
19.1% +2.4% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
3.5% +0.2% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
7.9% +2.9% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
9.8% -5.1% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
16.7% +0.3% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
1.2% -0.5% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
0.9% -10.4% vs national
National avg: 11.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay
0.0% -0.1% vs national
National avg: 0.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay
3.7% -1.7% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
16.6% -7.3% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
10.9% -1.1% vs national
National avg: 12.0% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Quality Measure Trends (2022–2026)
Antipsychotic Medication Use % (lower = better)
Falls with Major Injury % (lower = better)
Pressure Ulcers % (lower = better)
Rehospitalization Rate % (lower = better)
Why does a facility with 1 CMS star sometimes have a higher composite score? CMS star ratings place hundreds of facilities into just 5 buckets. Our composite score uses the raw underlying data to rank facilities more precisely. A 1-star facility may have been penalized in health inspection while performing well in staffing and quality care. Read our methodology.
Current CMS Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM) Rating
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightHuntsville Health & Rehabilitation, Llc currently provides 3 hours 44 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 43 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have increased from 23 min/day (2022) to 43 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 63.9%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 44 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 25 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours36 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours43 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.9 hours per resident per day (CMS, March 2026).
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 56 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours23 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
5-Year Compliance Record (2022–2026)
⚠️ 33 citations over 5 years
Total citations (2022–2026)33
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)0
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)0
Complaint-driven citations2
Abuse / neglect related citations0
Government fines (2022–2026)2
Total fines paid$6,500
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days0
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Nationally, Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, Llc ranks 1975th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 84.2/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 21st out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 2nd out of 9 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,835 nationally and RN hours rank #4,578 nationally (#66 in AL).
Total Nurse Staffing — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
2022
3.22
#10,231 / 14,703
#164 / 224
2023
3.21
#10,368 / 14,703
#164 / 224
2024
3.86
#5,155 / 14,703
#114 / 224
2025
4.11
#3,972 / 14,703
#78 / 224
2026
3.74
#6,835 / 14,703
#135 / 224
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
2022
0.38
#11,213 / 14,703
#193 / 224
2023
0.38
#10,672 / 14,703
#186 / 224
2024
0.39
#10,548 / 14,703
#188 / 224
2025
0.61
#6,165 / 14,703
#102 / 224
2026
0.72
#4,578 / 14,703
#66 / 224
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, Llc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1999-11-18. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (256) 883-8656 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, Llc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3â ), Staffing (3â ), and Quality of Resident Care (5â ). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 84.2/100, placing it #1975 of 14703 facilities nationally and #21 of 224 in Alabama. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, Llc receives a reported average of 3 hours 44 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 43 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 36 minutes; Nurse Aide â 2 hours 25 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 56 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 63.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $6,500. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 16.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, Llc ranks 1975th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 84.2/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 21st out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 2nd out of 9 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,835 nationally and RN hours rank #4,578 nationally (#66 in AL). Our composite quality score of 84.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends â giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Huntsville, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/huntsville/
📌 Straight-line distances only — does not account for roads or terrain. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, March 2026. ⚠ = approximate location (ZIP centroid geocoding).
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