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HomeAlabamaRocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

105 Teakwood Drive Sw, Huntsville, AL 358012568815000WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.9on Google(61 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
159
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Compares in Alabama

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Alabama. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
AL average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
AL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
AL average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.84 hrs/day
AL average
3.88 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
1.18 hrs/day
AL average
0.65 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
63.8%
AL average
46.9%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Alabama average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Alabama average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 1.18 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.65.
Staff turnover is 63.8%, higher than the Alabama average of 46.9%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 25, 2021
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 26, 2023
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,756/mo
Alabama median
Private Room
$8,517/mo
Alabama median
Madison County 65+
59,906
15.4% of county
County Population
389,781
Madison County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Huntsville, Alabama with 159 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
159
Avg Residents/Day
126.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Madison
Last Inspection
Feb 26, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
399.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0656Immediate Jeopardy

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Immediate Jeopardy

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0808Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Jun 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jun 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Jun 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 25, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 3, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.20 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.47 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.18 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.84 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.31 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
63.8%
RN Turnover
52.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (49)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WHITESBURG SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 1, 2024
JOSEPHSON, LEEYA5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
AL SNF ASSOCIATES LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 25, 2026
AL SNF ASSOCIATES TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 25, 2026
AL SNF HOLDINGS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 25, 2026
AL SNF HOLDINGS TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 25, 2026
CH WHITESBURG HOLDINGS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2024
CW WHITESBURG HOLDINGS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2024
M MELB OPCO LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2025
M MELB OPCO TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2025
MS WHITESBURG HOLDINGS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2025
S MELB OPCO LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2025
S MELB OPCO TRUSTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2025
SS WHITESBURG HOLDINGS LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2025
APFEL, STEPHENINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
APFEL, SYDNEYINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
HERZKA, YISROELINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
STRULOVICS, JOELINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
WOLOFSKY, CHAVAINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
WELLTOWER OP, LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 25, 2026
BANKWELL BANK5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 25, 2026
GOODMAN, MENUCHAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ADec 1, 2025
GOODMAN, MENUCHACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2025
MELB OPCO MANAGER LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2025
VENZA CARE ADMIN SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2025
VENZA CARE CLINICAL CONSULTING LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
VERTEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
WHITESBURG OPCO MANAGER LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2024
GOODMAN, MENUCHAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2025
MADISON, ADAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 31, 2025
SIKES, MELISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
WAGNER, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
STRAUSS, SUSANINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 5, 2026
MELB OPCO MANAGER LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 30, 2025
VENZA CARE ADMIN SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 29, 2025
VENZA CARE CLINICAL CONSULTING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 29, 2025
VERTEX FINANCIAL SERVICES LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 30, 2025
WELLTOWER OP, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 15, 2026
WHITESBURG OPCO MANAGER LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 29, 2025
WHITESBURG SNF REALTY HOLDINGS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2024
WHITESBURG SNF REALTY LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 1, 2024
APFEL, STEPHENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
APFEL, SYDNEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
GWIN, SUZANNAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MADISON, ADAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2025
SIKES, MELISSAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
STRULOVICS, JOELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
WAGNER, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024
WOLOFSKY, CHAVAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

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Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Huntsville, ALCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace
Huntsville, AL2.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Windsor House
Huntsville, AL3.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $266,231
Brookshire Healthcare Center
Huntsville, AL3.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
Huntsville, AL4.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $16,801
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Huntsville, AL · Current facility
—1/51/54/5None recorded
Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC
Huntsville, AL
1.3 mi1/51/53/5None recorded
Diversicare of Big Springs
Huntsville, AL
1.9 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace
Huntsville, AL
2.1 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Windsor House
Huntsville, AL
3.6 mi1/51/52/5$266,231
Brookshire Healthcare Center
Huntsville, AL
3.6 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
Huntsville, AL
4.5 mi1/51/53/5$16,801

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?▾
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Alabama is $7,756/month for a semi-private room and $8,517/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 26, 2023). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?▾
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides 3.84 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.18 RN hours, 0.47 LPN hours, and 2.20 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 63.8%.
How many beds does Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?▾
Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has 159 certified beds with an average of 126.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 79% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Venza Care Management chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Alabama, including 6 in Huntsville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a rating of 2.9 out of 5 based on 61 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Venza Care Management

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