MCGUFFEY HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER

McGuffey Health & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 2301 Rainbow Drive in Gadsden, Alabama (ZIP 35999), within Etowah County. The facility operates 209 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, and can be reached by phone at (256) 543-3467. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns McGuffey Health & Rehabilitation Center an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component measures. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which accounts for the levels of registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing aide hours provided per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, based on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalization, falls, and pressure ulcers among the resident population. The national average overall star rating for skilled nursing facilities is 3.0 stars, placing this facility above that benchmark on the overall, health inspection, and staffing measures, while meeting the national norm on quality measures. McGuffey Health & Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which are the two primary federal and state insurance programs covering skilled nursing facility care. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements as determined by the state of Alabama. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly to inquire about private pay options, supplemental insurance acceptance, and current bed availability. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0, McGuffey Health & Rehabilitation Center performs above average in overall rating, health inspections, and staffing, while its quality measure rating aligns with the national norm. The facility's 209 certified beds represent a mid-to-large capacity for a skilled nursing facility, and its dual Medicare and Medicaid certification reflects broad eligibility for federally supported reimbursement. CMS star ratings are updated periodically and are intended as one reference point among several when evaluating nursing facility care. Families and care coordinators are encouraged to review full inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for a more complete picture of facility performance.