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Nursing Home in Alabama

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

McGuffey Health and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home in Alabama

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

McGuffey Health and Rehabilitation Center

Gadsden, AL 35901 View map
Overview of Mcguffey Health and Rehabilitation Center
Mcguffey Health and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. The facility provides exceptional care tailored to meet the medical and emotional needs of its community. Visitors are encouraged to explore the opportunities available at McGuffey Healthcare.
(256) 543-3467

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 45m per day

This home provides 8% more nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 209

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 78%
Residents per day (avg) 171
Occupancy rate
78%
Residents per day (avg)
171

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

61% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$32.4M
Profit
$2.1M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$32,417,174.00
Profit
$2,140,791.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
20.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$23.6M
Total costs $30.3M
Bed community size
209-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Etowah

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015202

Ownership & operating entity

McGuffey Health and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by April Conley.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, Activities & Events, Admissions, Newsroom, McGuffey Living, Life at McGuffey, Send an eCard, Schedule a Video Chat, Blog: Your Health, Careers, CNA Training, Open Positions, Rehab First
Contact McGuffey Health and Rehabilitation Center

Inspection History

In Alabama, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards conducts unannounced surveys to ensure facilities meet state licensing and federal certification safety standards.

Alabama average: 1 complaint visit

Alabama average: 1 inspection

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on May 2021

Total health citations 7

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
2.33

Alabama average 3.46


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

7 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 27, 2021
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 27, 2021
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Mar 12, 2020
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Mar 12, 2020
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Alabama The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

5 facilities compared · CMS & AL Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Alexander City
75
62.7%
-22%
4.53
+13%
+4%
0
4
2.0
0
64
Stalnaker, Deborah
$4.2M
$2.2M
51.3%
15386
Aliceville Manor Nursing Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Aliceville
100
92.2%
+14%
4.70
-11%
+8%
0
8
2.7
0
83
-
$10.1M
$5.6M
55.2%
15137
Albertville Nursing Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Albertville
159
97.4%
+21%
5.06
-15%
+16%
0
9
3.0
0
154
Brown, Terri
$17.7M
$8.9M
50.4%
15163
McGuffey Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Gadsden
209
78.0%
-3%
4.75
+15%
+9%
0
7
2.3
0
171
Turenne, Roger
$32.3M
$6.7M
20.8%
15202
Altoona Health & Rehab
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Altoona
50
96.0%
+19%
4.33
+3%
-1%
0
7
2.3
0
46
Long, Bradley
$5.1M
$3.0M
59.7%
15101

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Address Gadsden, AL 35901

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 227
Employees 194
Contractors 33
Staff to resident ratio 1.55:1
0% compared with Alabama average

Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1

Avg staff/day 93
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Alabama average

Alabama average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 65,555
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 31
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 92
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

4.6%

3,000 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 10 Speech Language Pathologist: 9 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant9209229,24291100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse3103110,26491100%9.3
Nurse Aide in Training320329,25791100%7.5
Registered Nurse250256,99691100%8.2
RN Director of Nursing6062,8137582%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist0991,0807178%6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021,0247279%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide010109577380%6.7
Dietitian1015846976%8.5
Mental Health Service Worker1015286571%8.1
Occupational Therapy Aide1014906470%7.6
Dental Services Staff1014735763%8.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0334616673%6.9
Nurse Practitioner1014566066%7.6
Administrator1014305560%7.8
Qualified Social Worker0332484044%5.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0661655459%2.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant011711112%6.5
Medical Director0111867%3
92 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
31 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
32 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 100%
25 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 82%
9 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 78%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 79%
10 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 80%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 76%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 63%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 73%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
1 Administrator
% of Days 60%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 44%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 59%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 12%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 7%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
146 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
11 residents (7.5%)
Medicaid
87 residents (59.6%)
Private pay or other
48 residents (32.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 16.4
85% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.3
95% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 28.2%
103% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 33.0%
104% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.6%
74% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.9%
44% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 10.2%
72% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
38% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
10% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.1%
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
19% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.1%
93% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
23% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Not applicable; focus on need.

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.