"Integrity and Professionalism in a Caring Environment" comes alive at McGuffey Healthcare Center in Gadsden, Alabama. McGuffey's dedicated and caring staff provides a full range of skilled nursing and rehabilitative care, while meeting residents' emotional and spiritual needs with dignity and compassion. McGuffey Healthcare Center was the Recipient of the AHCA Quality Award (Step 1) in 2003, the Alabama Quality Award (Level 1) in 2005, and the Alabama Quality Award (Level 2) in 2006 and 2007. The facility underwent complete renovation in 2006 to better to serve its residents.

McGuffey Healthcare Center is licensed for 209 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Gadsden average about 164 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 87% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2021 and recorded 2 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Gadsden average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 49%.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

McGuffey Healthcare Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, hospice care, and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type For profit - Individual
Beds / units 209
Occupancy 87%
Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
Annual staff turnover 49%
Last health inspection May 2021