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BARFIELD HEALTH CARE

22444 HIGHWAY 431, GUNTERSVILLE, AL 35976
Score: 87 / 100

Barfield Health Care is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Guntersville, Alabama, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 87/100, it ranks in the top 12% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Barfield Health Care provides above-average staffing with 4.64 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Barfield Health Care shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.64 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.35 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.94 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.34 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.68 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.21 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Apr 15, 2021
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0602 Severity D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Apr 15, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Apr 15, 2021 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0690 Severity D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent
    Sep 6, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 13.7% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.3% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 6.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 87 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
113
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 15, 2021
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2