BARFIELD HEALTH CARE

Barfield Health Care is a long-term care facility located at 22444 Highway 431 in Guntersville, Alabama (Marshall County, ZIP 35976). The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a licensed capacity of 113 certified beds and is currently active. Barfield Health Care holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component domains. The health inspection rating for this facility is 4 stars, reflecting performance on state inspections, complaint investigations, and infection control surveys. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which is on par with the national average and represents the levels of registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and certified nursing aide hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest available, indicating performance on clinical outcome metrics such as rates of pressure ulcers, falls, hospitalizations, and use of antipsychotic medications. Together, these component ratings contribute to the facility's composite 5-star overall score. Barfield Health Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility is eligible to serve residents who qualify under federal Medicare guidelines, including those requiring short-term skilled nursing care following a hospital stay, as well as residents who meet state Medicaid eligibility criteria for long-term custodial care. Individuals and families should contact the facility directly at (256) 582-3112 to confirm current bed availability, payment arrangements, and any applicable private-pay policies. When compared against national benchmarks, Barfield Health Care performs above average in two of three rating categories. Its overall 5-star rating and quality measure rating of 5 stars both exceed the national average, while its staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national norm. The health inspection rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average. These figures are derived from CMS data and represent a standardized framework for comparing nursing home performance across the United States. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and consult with health care advisors when evaluating facility options.