Nursing homeActive
Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
105 Teakwood Drive Sw, Huntsville, AL 358012568815000159 certified beds · 126 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
20
● 0● 17● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2023-02-26
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Alabama Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-26 | Standard | 093 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-06-25 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-10-03 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Alabama Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity LHarm
Care planningRecords
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity LHarm
Care planningFalls
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F689
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity LHarm
Records
Widespread; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F867
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F550
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F645
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F695
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F761
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F806
F808Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F808
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-23Record 015116-20230226-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-29Record 015116-20210625-F550
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-29Record 015116-20210625-F602
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-29Record 015116-20210625-F692
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-29Record 015116-20210625-F693
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-29Record 015116-20210625-F697
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-29Record 015116-20210625-F791
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-07-29Record 015116-20210625-F880
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-04Record 015116-20191003-F761
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.18
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.84
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 3.88 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.31
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 3.26 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover64%
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover53%
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Alabama | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.6% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.5% | 21.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 8.2% | 12.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.4% | 24.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesburg SNF Operations Holdings LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Josephson, Leeya Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Goodman, Menucha Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Madison, Adam Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Melb Opco Manager LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sikes, Melissa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Venza Care Admin Services LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wagner, John Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitesburg Opco Manager LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Al SNF Associates LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Al SNF Associates Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Al SNF Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Al SNF Holdings Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Apfel, Stephen Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Apfel, Stephen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Apfel, Sydney Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Apfel, Sydney Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bankwell Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ch Whitesburg Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cw Whitesburg Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goodman, Menucha Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goodman, Menucha Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gwin, Suzanna Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Herzka, Yisroel Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| M Melb Opco LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| M Melb Opco Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Madison, Adam Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Melb Opco Manager LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ms Whitesburg Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| S Melb Opco LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| S Melb Opco Trust Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sikes, Melissa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ss Whitesburg Holdings LLC Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strauss, Susan Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strulovics, Joel Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Strulovics, Joel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Venza Care Admin Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wagner, John Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Welltower Op, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Welltower Op, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitesburg Opco Manager LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitesburg SNF Realty Holdings LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitesburg SNF Realty LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wolofsky, Chava Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wolofsky, Chava Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Venza Care Management — 25 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Alabama.
No county cost figures on file for Madison.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC Huntsville | 1.3 mi | 2026-05-21 | 1114 |
| Diversicare Of Big Springs Huntsville | 1.9 mi | 2022-01-27 | 000 |
| Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Magnolia Trace Huntsville | 2.1 mi | 2022-05-17 | 000 |
| Windsor House Huntsville | 3.6 mi | 2023-09-20 | 032 |
| Brookshire Healthcare Center Huntsville | 3.6 mi | 2022-03-17 | 000 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |