Barfield Health Care
Nursing Home Facility
22444 Highway 431, Guntersville, AL 35976
It is the mission of Barfield Health Care to provide quality care and services for the residents in an environment that promotes healthy emotional, social, and spiritual support. The care and services will take into account the residents previous life-style, physical and social abilities. We believe we must work effectively and efficiently to maximize the quality of services being provided. We believe that care and services must be provided by a team of caring and professional staff. We promote a work environment that provides equal opportunity for personal growth and development of our staff. Barfield Health Care will be a vital part of the community by meeting the long-term care needs of the citizens in a caring and professional manner.
With 113 beds, Barfield Health Care is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Marshall County average about 87 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 97% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Marshall County average about 3.4 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2021 and recorded 2 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 57%.
The community is located in Marshall County, AL.
Barfield Health Care offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 113
- Occupancy 97%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
- Annual staff turnover 57%
- Last health inspection April 2021