BARON HOUSE OF HUEYTOWN
190 BROOKLANE DRIVE, HUEYTOWN, AL, 35023 · 2054912905
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-20
4.0
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
3.0
Quality Measures
3.0
50
Licensed Beds
3.0
Staffing Rating
Baron House of Hueytown holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, which places it above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall number is a composite drawn from three separate scores, so it helps to know what each one is actually measuring.
The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems here than at most facilities. That is generally a good sign that the home is being well maintained and managed day to day. Staffing lands at 3 stars, which is average, meaning the number of nurse hours per resident falls in line with typical facilities but is not notably higher. Families should know that staffing levels can directly affect how quickly residents get help and how much personal attention they receive. The quality measures rating is also 3 stars, reflecting average performance across 15 clinical indicators like rates of falls, pressure wounds, and other health outcomes among residents. Together, the stronger health inspection score is carrying a lot of the weight in pushing the overall rating to 4 stars, while staffing and clinical outcomes are areas worth asking the facility about directly during a visit.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have most of your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do to keep staff from leaving?
3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency overnight, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment it occurs.
4. Can I stop by unannounced at different times of day, and are there any times or areas where family visits are restricted?
5. How do you handle a resident who starts refusing meals, losing weight, or showing signs that something is emotionally wrong?
6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who has limited mobility and does not have many outside visitors?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.