Nursing Homes in ZIP 35020 (Bessemer, AL)
ZIP 35020 (Bessemer, AL) has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes on record, averaging 1.3 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
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ZIP 35020 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 3 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 35020, 3 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 3 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 2.0 out of 5. 328 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.26 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 68.4%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $17,346 in fines.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.3 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 328 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $17,346 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.26 |
| Avg RN turnover | 68.4% |
Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 35020
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 35020, Bessemer, AL, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 180 | 140.6% | 50.0% | 0 |
| NORTHGATE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 2.0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 69 | 52.7% | 73.3% | 4 |
| STONEHAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 79 | 60.3% | 81.8% | 0 |
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