Barfield Health Care
Guntersville, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015225) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 582-3112 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Barfield Health Care has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Barfield Health Care reports total nurse staffing of 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.1%.
Barfield Health Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Barfield Health Care is a for-profit nursing home located in Guntersville, Marshall County, Alabama, certified for 113 beds with an average daily census of 109.3 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1979 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Barfield Health Care holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 4.29 per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record.
Barfield Health Care is part of the Rehab Select chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.6 stars. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage available at the time of compilation. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Barfield Health Care has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Barfield Health Care accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 57.1% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Barfield Health Care is certified for 113 beds with an average daily census of 109.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Rehab Select chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 20, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2565823112 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2565823112 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015225?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.