Guntersville, AL

Barfield Health Care

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies

22444 Highway 431, Guntersville, AL

(256) 582-3112

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

113

Certified beds

Average residents

109

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Rehab Select

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1979-02-20

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.35

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.94

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.34

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.68

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

60%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
2.0
0.5 pts better
1.9
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.0
1.8
0.2 pts worse
1.8
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.3%
91.3%
8 pts better
93.4%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.2%
94.8%
2.4 pts better
95.5%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.9%
3.4%
1.5 pts worse
3.3%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.6%
1.3%
0.7 pts better
11.4%
10.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
5.3%
0.7 pts worse
5.4%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.0%
24.9%
1.1 pts worse
19.6%
6.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.7%
22.8%
9.1 pts better
16.7%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.6%
0.6 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.7%
14.8%
2.1 pts better
16.3%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.3%
13.4%
0.1 pts better
14.9%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.5%
1.3%
0.8 pts better
1.0%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
2.6%
0.6 pts better
1.7%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 4.6%
13.5%
8.9 pts better
19.8%
15.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
5.7%
0.2 pts better
5.1%
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.4%
84.3%
5.1 pts better
81.7%
7.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.8%
11.5%
2.7 pts better
12.0%
3.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
2.1%
2.1 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.9%
80.3%
8.6 pts better
79.7%
9.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 19.1%
24.5%
5.4 pts better
23.9%
4.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2021-04-16 · Fire 2021-04-16

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2019-10-31 · Fire 2019-10-31

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-09-07 · Fire 2018-09-07

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-31

K232 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Corrected 2019-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-31

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2019-12-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-10-31

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-12-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2018-10-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-07

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2018-10-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-07

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2018-10-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-07

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2018-10-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-07

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2018-10-16

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-16

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2021-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-09-07

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2018-10-12

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Schmidt, Christopher

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 5 facilities 2018-07-01
Calhoun, Gary

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2021-03-01
Coker, Kylie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-01-01
Kelley, Julia

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-10-01
Schmidt Wallace Healthcare Management Company Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 5 facilities 2018-07-01
Schmidt, Christopher

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-07-01
Schmidt, Christopher

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-07-01
Schmidt, Christopher

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-07-01
Stephenson, Tammy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-07-01
Stephenson, Tammy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-07-01
Stephenson, Tammy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2018-07-01

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