Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
105 Teakwood Drive Sw · Huntsville, AL · 35801 · 2568815000
159 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Venza Care Management
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
70% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 70% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 26, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L February 26, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2023
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 23, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2021
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2021
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2021
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 29, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected November 4, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015116 · certified since September 1, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.