BARFIELD HEALTH CARE
22444 HIGHWAY 431, Guntersville, AL 35976
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BARFIELD HEALTH CARE Compares
BARFIELD HEALTH CARE is a 113-bed for-profit nursing facility in Guntersville, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (12.2%) is below the Alabama average of 21.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 113 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Guntersville, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.2% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (43% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.3% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9% (31% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BARFIELD HEALTH CARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BARFIELD HEALTH CARE with other nursing homes in Guntersville.
What keeps BARFIELD HEALTH CARE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BARFIELD HEALTH CARE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.2% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BARFIELD HEALTH CARE keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.3% here versus 24.9% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BARFIELD HEALTH CARE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 113 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BARFIELD HEALTH CARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BARFIELD HEALTH CARE's rating advantage in Guntersville?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Guntersville
Guntersville sits in Marshall County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 16,497 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 39.2 years
- Median household income
- $50,216
- Median home value
- $141,300
Demographics for Marshall County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Guntersville.
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