Northway Health And Rehabilitation, Llc
Birmingham, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015047) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (205) 328-5870 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northway Health And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Northway Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.8%.
Northway Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Northway Health And Rehabilitation, LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, first approved in November 1976. The facility is certified for 113 beds and reports an average of 108.3 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Nhs Management chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northway holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 3 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status indicated in this data for Northway. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per available records.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northway has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.57 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing turnover is reported at 51.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data shows no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northway is certified for 113 beds and reports an average of 108.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Nhs Management chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Northway scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (205) 328-5870 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (205) 328-5870 for scheduling and information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015047?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.