CMS Verified · Updated March 2026
The Health Center At Research Park
38.9
Score /100
1.0★
CMS Overall
1.0★
Health Inspection
1.0★
Quality Care
3.0★
Staffing
#14223
National Rank
#14223
of 14703 nationally
National Rank
#12
of 12 in county
County Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 35806
ZIP Rank
Facility
The Health Center At Research Park
Address
5275 Millennium Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806
Phone
Care Offered
- Long-Term Care
- Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
- 91 Certified Beds
- Ownership: For profit – Corporation
- Resident Council: Resident
- Auto Sprinklers: Yes
- Network: THE ENSIGN GROUP
Quick Verdict
Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing
Quality of Care
❌ Poor (1★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ Serious safety findings
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
Composite Quality Score
38.9
/ 100
Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →
Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
30.6 / 35
30.6 / 35
Quality of Care (25 pts)
0.0 / 25
0.0 / 25
Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
5.2 / 20
5.2 / 20
Compliance History (15 pts)
12.2 / 15
12.2 / 15
Staff Stability (10 pts)
3.4 / 10
3.4 / 10
Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
❌ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
29.6% of residents receive antipsychotic medication — above the national average of 16.7%. Ask staff about non-medication approaches to dementia care.
⚠️ Short-Stay Rehab
22.1% rehospitalization rate — near the national average of 23.9%.
⚠️ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
7.0% pressure ulcer rate — near the national average.
⚠️ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
4.2% 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
29.6%
+12.9% vs national
+12.9% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
4.2%
+0.9% vs national
+0.9% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
7.0%
+1.9% vs national
+1.9% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
20.3%
+5.4% vs national
+5.4% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
15.8%
-0.5% vs national
-0.5% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
3.2%
+1.5% vs national
+1.5% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
6.2%
-5.2% vs national
-5.2% vs national
National avg: 11.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay
0.0%
-0.1% vs national
-0.1% vs national
National avg: 0.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay
3.7%
-1.6% vs national
-1.6% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
22.1%
-1.7% vs national
-1.7% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
11.7%
-0.3% vs national
-0.3% 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
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★1 / 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 InsightThe Health Center At Research Park currently provides 3 hours 37 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 46 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is high at 65.7%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 37 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 23 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours28 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours46 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours7 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) Hours27 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)
❌ Serious findings — see details below
Immediate Jeopardy citation in last 2 years. This means inspectors found conditions that posed an immediate threat to resident safety. Review the full inspection report at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Total citations (2022–2026)85
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)6
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)6
Complaint-driven citations14
Abuse / neglect related citations11
Government fines (2022–2026)2
Total fines paid$138,022
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days8
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Annual Trends
Government Fines ($) Per Year
Substantiated Complaints Per Year
Composite Quality Rankings
#14,223
of 14,703
National
⚠️ Bottom 5%
Nationally, The Health Center At Research Park ranks 14064th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 49.5/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 222nd out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 9th out of 9 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,888 nationally and RN hours rank #3,957 nationally (#47 in AL).
How are these rankings calculated? →
Total Nurse Staffing — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.96 | #4,550 / 14,703 | #79 / 224 |
| 2023 | 3.48 | #8,040 / 14,703 | #136 / 224 |
| 2024 | 3.71 | #6,289 / 14,703 | #133 / 224 |
| 2025 | 4.44 | #2,495 / 14,703 | #34 / 224 |
| 2026 | 3.62 | #7,888 / 14,703 | #148 / 224 |
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.06 | #1,777 / 14,703 | #8 / 224 |
| 2023 | 0.57 | #6,779 / 14,703 | #88 / 224 |
| 2024 | 0.66 | #5,155 / 14,703 | #67 / 224 |
| 2025 | 0.95 | #2,178 / 14,703 | #12 / 224 |
| 2026 | 0.77 | #3,957 / 14,703 | #47 / 224 |
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Health Center At Research Park is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2007-01-24. 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) 489-6800 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
The Health Center At Research Park holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1â
), Staffing (3â
), and Quality of Resident Care (1â
). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 49.5/100, placing it #14064 of 14703 facilities nationally and #222 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 The Health Center At Research Park receives a reported average of 3 hours 37 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 46 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 28 minutes; Nurse Aide â 2 hours 23 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 65.7%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
â ï¸ CMS has flagged The Health Center At Research Park with an abuse icon, indicating a history of reported abuse or neglect incidents. Families should review the detailed inspection reports on Medicare.gov before considering this facility. In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $69,011. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $69,011, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 186.25 (lower scores are better). IMPORTANT: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon â indicating a reported history of abuse or neglect. Families should review the full inspection report on medicare.gov/care-compare before deciding. Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, The Health Center At Research Park ranks 14064th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 49.5/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 222nd out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 9th out of 9 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #7,888 nationally and RN hours rank #3,957 nationally (#47 in AL). Our composite quality score of 49.5/100 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/
Contact and Location
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Address
5275 MILLENNIUM DRIVE, Huntsville, AL 35806
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Phone
LLC
Legal Name
SAND CREEK HEALTHCARE, INC.
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Facility Details
| Certified Beds | 91 |
| Avg Residents / Day | 81 (90% occupancy) |
| Ownership Type | For profit – Corporation |
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| County | Madison County, AL |
| City | Huntsville, AL |
| ZIP Code | 35806 |
| Approved Since | January 24, 2007 |
| Resident Council | ✅ Yes |
| Auto Sprinklers | ✅ All areas |
| Ownership Changed | No |
| CMS Certification # | 015458 |
| Last Inspection | June 18, 2024 |
| CMS Data Updated | March 1, 2026 |
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Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org using a proprietary methodology. Learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026 ·
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