Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (6 vs median 3.0)
Below average in AL · Critically understaffed (RN) · Below chain average · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While the therapy department is highly regarded, the facility has a concerning history of reports regarding neglect and unprofessional staff behavior. We strongly recommend visiting in person during off-hours to observe staff responsiveness and facility cleanliness for yourself before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
40 reviews on Google“Northway Health and Rehabilitation receives highly polarized feedback, with a significant cluster of positive reviews contrasting sharply with serious allegations of neglect and unprofessionalism. While many families praise the therapy department and specific staff members for their compassion, others report alarming issues including verbal abuse, ignored call lights, and poor facility conditions. Families should be aware of the stark inconsistency in care quality described by different reviewers.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional therapy department
- Compassionate and attentive individual staff members
- Responsive administrative leadership
- Strong support for short-term rehabilitation
Concerns
- Neglect and failure to respond to call lights (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Verbal abuse and unprofessional behavior by nursing staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor facility cleanliness and maintenance issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 46 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your therapy department receives a lot of praise; how do you integrate that strong rehabilitation focus into the daily routine for long-term residents?
- 2With the facility having a 2/5 rating for health inspections, what specific steps are you currently taking to improve cleanliness and overall building maintenance?
- 3I see that your leadership team is very active in responding to feedback online; how does that responsiveness translate into resolving concerns or complaints once a resident is living here?
- 4Some families have expressed concerns regarding the responsiveness of staff to call lights; what is your protocol for ensuring residents receive timely assistance when they need it?
- 5Given the low scores in medication management, could you walk me through your process for ensuring accuracy and safety when administering medications to residents?
- 6How do you foster a professional and supportive environment among your nursing staff to ensure that every interaction with a resident remains respectful and compassionate?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nursing staff treats their patients like family, and this makes the decision to leave a loved one here much easier.”
“She notes that the staff is very rude, and verbally abusive to the patients. Her roommate was very afraid to speak up, in fear she would receive mistreatment.”
“They ignore call light. Let you run out of meds and leave you for hours on end with no help. Roaches in the room at night.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Recent family complaints in 2024 triggered findings about resident rights, financial protection, and infection control at this facility. The most recurring issues involve fire safety systems, resident assessments, and building safety requirements. While all 30 deficiencies across three surveys have correction dates, the pattern of complaints suggests families have raised concerns about basic care standards and resident protection.
Apr 17, 2024Complaint7
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Apr 17, 2024Routine7
Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
May 23, 2019Routine10
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Jun 7, 2018Routine6
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Northway Health and Rehabilitation, LLC
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Nhs Management
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 33 of 43
Ownership & Management
Owners
Northport Holding Operations, LLC
Owner · Organization
James N Estes Jr Family Dynasty Tr no 2
Owner (parent company) · Organization
James Norman Estes Jr Tr
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Jennifer E Agee Family Dynasty Tr no 2
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Estes, James
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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