Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama · CCN 015116 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Venza Care Management (25 facilities, chain average 2.4 stars)
CMS rates Rocket City Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 159 certified beds, 126 residents a day on average. 20 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 3 at immediate jeopardy; no fines on record.
On record
- No health inspection in more than two years, by CMS’s own flag.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.84364 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.17709 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.31018 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.8% (registered nurses 52.8%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867 |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0808 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2023-02-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-03-23 |
| 2021-06-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-07-29 |
| 2021-06-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2021-07-29 |
| 2019-10-03 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-11-04 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesburg Snf Operations Holdings LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2024-12-01 |
| Welltower Op, LLC Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Bankwell Bank Organization | 5% or greater security interest | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Melb Opco Manager LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-30 |
| Venza Care Admin Services LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-29 |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-29 |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-30 |
| Welltower Op, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2026-04-15 |
| Whitesburg Opco Manager LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-29 |
| Whitesburg Snf Realty Holdings LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Whitesburg Snf Realty LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Al Snf Associates LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Al Snf Associates Trust Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Al Snf Holdings LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Al Snf Holdings Trust Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2026-03-25 |
| Ch Whitesburg Holdings LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Cw Whitesburg Holdings LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-01 |
| M Melb Opco LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2025-12-01 |
| M Melb Opco Trust Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Ms Whitesburg Holdings LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2025-12-01 |
| S Melb Opco LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2025-12-01 |
| S Melb Opco Trust Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Ss Whitesburg Holdings LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Melb Opco Manager LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Venza Care Admin Services LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-08-31 |
| Venza Care Clinical Consulting LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Vertex Financial Services LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Whitesburg Opco Manager LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Josephson, Leeya Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Apfel, Stephen Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Apfel, Sydney Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Gwin, Suzanna Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Madison, Adam Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-08-31 |
| Sikes, Melissa Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Strulovics, Joel Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Wagner, John Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Wolofsky, Chava Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Goodman, Menucha Individual | corporate officer | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Apfel, Stephen Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Apfel, Sydney Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Herzka, Yisroel Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Strulovics, Joel Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Wolofsky, Chava Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Strauss, Susan Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2026-03-05 |
| Goodman, Menucha Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Goodman, Menucha Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-12-01 |
| Madison, Adam Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-08-31 |
| Sikes, Melissa Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-01 |
| Wagner, John Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-01 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Madison County.