CMS Verified · Updated March 2026
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
49.9
Score /100
1.0★
CMS Overall
1.0★
Health Inspection
3.0★
Quality Care
4.0★
Staffing
#12655
National Rank
#12655
of 14703 nationally
National Rank
#10
of 12 in county
County Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 35801
ZIP Rank
Facility
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Address
105 Teakwood Drive Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone
Care Offered
- Long-Term Care
- Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
- 159 Certified Beds
- Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
- Resident Council: Resident
- Auto Sprinklers: Yes
- Network: VENZA CARE MANAGEMENT
Quick Verdict
Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ Serious safety findings
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
Composite Quality Score
49.9
/ 100
Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →
Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
25.7 / 35
25.7 / 35
Quality of Care (25 pts)
12.5 / 25
12.5 / 25
Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
8.2 / 20
8.2 / 20
Compliance History (15 pts)
12.6 / 15
12.6 / 15
Staff Stability (10 pts)
2.6 / 10
2.6 / 10
Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
⚠️ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
19.5% antipsychotic use — near the national average of 16.7%.
❌ Short-Stay Rehab
28.5% rehospitalization rate — above the national average of 23.9%. Ask about discharge planning and care coordination.
❌ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
13.0% pressure ulcer rate — above the national average of 5.1%. Ask about repositioning schedules and wound care staff.
✅ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
Only 0.9% of residents experience falls with major injury — well below the national average of 3.3%. Strong fall prevention program.
Overall Rating 2022–2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022–2026
Quality Measures vs National Average
Long-Stay Residents
Antipsychotic Medication Uselong-stay
19.5%
+2.8% vs national
+2.8% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
0.9%
-2.3% vs national
-2.3% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
13.0%
+7.9% vs national
+7.9% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
9.3%
-5.6% vs national
-5.6% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
4.6%
-11.7% vs national
-11.7% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
1.3%
-0.4% vs national
-0.4% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
3.6%
-7.8% vs national
-7.8% 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
3.6%
-1.7% vs national
-1.7% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
28.5%
+4.7% vs national
+4.7% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
11.0%
-1.0% vs national
-1.0% 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
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 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 InsightRocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center currently provides 4 hours 11 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 16 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 38 min/day (2022) to 76 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 74.3%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 11 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 21 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours34 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 16 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 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 Hours3 hours 19 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours58 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)82
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)9
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)9
Complaint-driven citations25
Abuse / neglect related citations5
Government fines (2022–2026)5
Total fines paid$63,311
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days0
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Annual Trends
Government Fines ($) Per Year
Substantiated Complaints Per Year
Composite Quality Rankings
#12,655
of 14,703
National
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Nationally, Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center ranks 12359th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 59.0/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 205th out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 7th out of 9 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,775 nationally and RN hours rank #969 nationally (#3 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 | 2.86 | #12,504 / 14,703 | #200 / 224 |
| 2023 | 3.50 | #7,831 / 14,703 | #133 / 224 |
| 2024 | 3.65 | #6,798 / 14,703 | #144 / 224 |
| 2025 | 3.83 | #5,814 / 14,703 | #122 / 224 |
| 2026 | 4.18 | #3,775 / 14,703 | #82 / 224 |
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.64 | #6,131 / 14,703 | #82 / 224 |
| 2023 | 0.70 | #4,569 / 14,703 | #43 / 224 |
| 2024 | 0.64 | #5,425 / 14,703 | #75 / 224 |
| 2025 | 0.68 | #5,041 / 14,703 | #76 / 224 |
| 2026 | 1.26 | #969 / 14,703 | #3 / 224 |
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1972-09-01. 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) 881-5000 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center 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 (4â
), and Quality of Resident Care (3â
). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 59.0/100, placing it #12359 of 14703 facilities nationally and #205 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 Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 11 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 1 hour 16 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 34 minutes; Nurse Aide â 2 hours 21 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 19 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 74.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $63,310. 14 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period â families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. 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 399.25 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center ranks 12359th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 59.0/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 205th out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 7th out of 9 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,775 nationally and RN hours rank #969 nationally (#3 in AL). Our composite quality score of 59.0/100 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
105 TEAKWOOD DRIVE SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Legal Name
WHITESBURG SNF OPERATIONS LLC
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Facility Details
| Certified Beds | 159 |
| Avg Residents / Day | 116 (73% occupancy) |
| Ownership Type | For profit – Limited Liability company |
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| County | Madison County, AL |
| City | Huntsville, AL |
| ZIP Code | 35801 |
| Approved Since | September 1, 1972 |
| Resident Council | ✅ Yes |
| Auto Sprinklers | ✅ All areas |
| Ownership Changed | No |
| CMS Certification # | 015116 |
| Last Inspection | February 26, 2023 |
| 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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