Nursing homeActive
The Health Center At Research Park
5275 Millennium Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806256489680091 certified beds · 82 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
20
● 1● 16● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$69,011
1 fine · 1 action
Last survey
2024-06-18
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-18 | Standard | 093 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-04-22 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-03-28 | Standard | 110 | 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.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-F600
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planning
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-F740
F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningStaffing
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-F741
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-F580
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 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-F602
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-F609
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-F655
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 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-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 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-F755
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-F803
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 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-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 2024-07-23Record 015458-20240618-F880
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-05-27Record 015458-20210422-F604
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-05-27Record 015458-20210422-F636
F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-05-27Record 015458-20210422-F800
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-05-27Record 015458-20210422-F803
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-05-27Record 015458-20210422-F805
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 2021-05-27Record 015458-20210422-F812
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-16Record 015458-20190328-F658
F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2019-04-16Record 015458-20190328-F576
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-18 | Civil money penalty | $69,011 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-06-18 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 4 days, from 2024-07-19 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.72
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 0.65 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.46
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 3.88 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.79
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 3.26 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover55%
Facility
Alabama
National
Alabama 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover35%
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 | 5.4% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 25.0% | 21.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.7% | 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 | 8.3% | 12.0% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.6% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 46.2% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southstone Healthcare LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Wilson, Hunter Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Albrechtsen, Tyler Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Albrechtsen, Tyler Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sato, Ami Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thatcher, Brent Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vollmer, Donald Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vollmer, Donald Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilson, Hunter Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wilson, Hunter Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
The Ensign Group — 342 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor House Huntsville | 3.1 mi | 2023-09-20 | 032 |
| Brookshire Healthcare Center Huntsville | 3.2 mi | 2022-03-17 | 000 |
| Regency Health Care And Rehabilitation Center Huntsville | 3.9 mi | 2024-08-21 | 0113 |
| Diversicare Of Big Springs Huntsville | 4.9 mi | 2022-01-27 | 000 |
| Valley View Health And Rehabilitation, LLC Madison | 5.0 mi | 2022-04-22 | 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 |