Nursing homes in Gadsden, AL
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Gadsden, part of the Etowah area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.3★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Gadsden, Alabama, and the surrounding Etowah County region have access to three nursing home facilities currently listed in the CMS Care Compare database. These local centers hold an average overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on federal quality metrics. MCGUFFEY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER currently maintains the highest local standing with a 4-star rating, serving patients across the 35904, 35901, and 35999 ZIP codes.
Rating distribution
avg 3.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Gadsden
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- PRESTON HEALTH SERVICES1 home
- MCGUFFEY HEALTHCARE LLC1 home
- VENZA CARE MANAGEMENT1 home
What to look for in Gadsden
- All homes in Gadsden score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is MCGUFFEY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER at 4★.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Gadsden
| MCGUFFEY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER MCGUFFEY HEALTHCARE LLC · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| GADSDEN HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER PRESTON HEALTH SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| NORTHSIDE HEALTH CARE VENZA CARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
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