Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Birmingham, Jefferson County, with 113 certified beds and 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N3720 for 113 beds (regular status).
What are Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC's Care Compare star ratings?
CMS shows 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS for Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 113 / 106.9 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain (CMS) | Nhs Management |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | November 1, 1976 |
| ADPH license | N3720, 113 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Matthew Projahn |
Its average daily census of about 107 fills roughly 95% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
How many deficiencies were cited at Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated April 17, 2024, produced 6 health deficiencies for Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC: 6 from the standard survey and 6 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey May 23, 2019) recorded 2. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC above the local middle. CMS lists no fines in its three-year window.
How much nursing time do residents get at Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC?
Residents at Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC get about 3.88 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.39 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 52.8% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 60.0%.
Which nursing homes are near Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC?
The closest other licensed nursing home is Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC in Birmingham, about 0.4 miles away, which CMS rates 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Center Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 0.4 | 95 | 2 of 5 | 6 |
| Greenbriar at the Altamont Skilled Nursing Facility | 2.5 | 95 | 3 of 5 | 1 |
| South Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 2.6 | 83 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
| Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 2.8 | 100 | 3 of 5 | 6 |
| Arlington Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center | 3.5 | 117 | 3 of 5 | 2 |
Where is Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC located?
Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC sits at 1424 North 25th Street, Birmingham 35234; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is Birmingham VA Medical Center, about 1.7 miles away.
The long-term care ombudsman for Jefferson County works out of United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County (UWAAA) ((205) 458-3330); ADPH takes nursing home complaints at 1-800-356-9596.
What should we check before choosing Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC?
Use the data: ask to see the full April 17, 2024 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- At about 95% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC accepts Alabama Medicaid for long-term stays; the 2026 income limit is $2,982 a month.
- Ask who the attending physicians are and how often they round.
