Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Huntsville, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015116) · 159 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 881-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports 3.84 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.18 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.8 percent.
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, certified since September 1972 to accept both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 159 certified beds and reports an average of 126.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's Overall Rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. The Health Inspection Rating is also 1 star. The Quality Measure (QM) Rating is 4 stars, and the Staffing Rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.84 per resident per day, including 1.18 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.8%.
On penalties: CMS records 0 federal fines (no federal fines on record) and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is part of the Venza Care Management chain, which operates 25 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure detail on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is subject to periodic updates. This profile reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.84 per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars, and nursing turnover is 63.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 159 certified beds and an average of 126.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Venza Care Management chain, which operates 25 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 2568815000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; please contact the facility at 2568815000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015116?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.