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Baron House of Hueytown | Alabama | Photos & Videos

Overview of Baron House of Hueytown

(205) 491-2905

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.84/day Alabama avg: 4.37/day

Overall rating

3/5

Alabama avg: 2.9/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Alabama avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

3/5

Alabama avg: 3.5/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Alabama avg: 3.0/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 50

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

66.6%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 15 days

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

44% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$4.4M

Profit

$158.3K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$4,383,274.00

Profit

$158,251.00

Payroll costs

$1.5M

34.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.7M

Total costs $4.2M

50-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Regular

Facility Type

Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015404

County: Jefferson

Ownership & operating entity

Baron House of Hueytown is administrated by Antonia M. Richey.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

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SNF

AL 35010

STALNAKER, DEBORAH

62.7%

$4,222,043.00

$2,165,079.00

51.3%

64.00

5/5

4.5297

5/5

2/5

+4%

-22%

Aliceville Manor Nursing Home

SNF

AL 35442

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92.2%

$10,132,599.00

$5,588,302.00

55.2%

82.90

5/5

4.7042

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5/5

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+8%

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Albertville Nursing Home

SNF

AL 35951

159

BROWN, TERRI

97.4%

$17,716,965.00

$8,937,954.00

50.4%

153.60

4/5

5.0559

4/5

+16%

+21%

Baron House of Hueytown

SNF

AL 35023

SELF, JARED

66.6%

$4,381,823.00

$1,527,232.00

34.9%

31.10

3/5

3.8421

3/5

-12%

-18%

Altoona Health & Rehab

SNF

AL 35952

LONG, BRADLEY

96.0%

$5,086,458.00

$3,037,649.00

59.7%

45.60

2/5

4.3258

2/5

4/5

3/5

-1%

+19%

Adams Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35010

Bed Count: 75

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: STALNAKER, DEBORAH

CCN: 15386

Occupancy: 62.7%

Home Revenue: $4,222,043.00

Payroll Costs: $2,165,079.00

Payroll %: 51.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 64.00

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.5297

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Citations: 4

RN share vs State Avg:

+13%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+4%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-22%

Aliceville Manor Nursing Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35442

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 15137

Occupancy: 92.2%

Home Revenue: $10,132,599.00

Payroll Costs: $5,588,302.00

Payroll %: 55.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 82.90

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.7042

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 8

RN share vs State Avg:

-11%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+8%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+14%

Albertville Nursing Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35951

Bed Count: 159

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: BROWN, TERRI

CCN: 15163

Occupancy: 97.4%

Home Revenue: $17,716,965.00

Payroll Costs: $8,937,954.00

Payroll %: 50.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 153.60

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.0559

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 9

RN share vs State Avg:

-15%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+16%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+21%

Baron House of Hueytown

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35023

Bed Count: 50

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SELF, JARED

CCN: 15404

Occupancy: 66.6%

Home Revenue: $4,381,823.00

Payroll Costs: $1,527,232.00

Payroll %: 34.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 31.10

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.8421

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 14

RN share vs State Avg:

-27%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-12%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-18%

Altoona Health & Rehab

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: AL 35952

Bed Count: 50

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: LONG, BRADLEY

CCN: 15101

Occupancy: 96.0%

Home Revenue: $5,086,458.00

Payroll Costs: $3,037,649.00

Payroll %: 59.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 45.60

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.3258

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 7

RN share vs State Avg:

+3%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-1%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+19%

Hueytown, AL 35023

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

12,143

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	5	9.3	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	8.7	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	20	7.1	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

33 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

5 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

22 staff

5.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

8 staff

2.4hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Other Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

13.1%

of total hours from contractors

1,588 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 8 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Nurse Practitioner: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	20	0	20	5,485	91	100%	7.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	0	6	1,288	84	92%	8.7
Registered Nurse	5	0	5	1,034	81	89%	9.3
Medication Aide/Technician	2	0	2	1,009	88	97%	11.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	2	4	839	64	70%	7.9
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	5	5	475	63	69%	6.8
Dietitian	1	0	1	468	63	69%	7.4
Physical Therapy Aide	0	5	5	421	62	68%	6.4
Qualified Social Worker	0	8	8	170	61	67%	2.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	136	42	46%	3.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	5	5	115	39	43%	2.9
Nurse Practitioner	0	1	1	96	12	13%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	40	5	5%	8
Medical Director	0	1	1	30	6	7%	5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	25	5	5%	5

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Total Health inspections 4

38% above Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.9

Last Health inspection on Mar 2024

Total Health citations 14

35% above Alabama average

Alabama average: 10.4

3.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 9 citations

Complaint investigations 5 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

Moderate Health citations 13

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration minor citation Mar 13, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 13, 2024

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 13, 2024

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Feb 11, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC

Resident Census by Payment Source

34 Total Residents

Medicare 2 (5.9%)

Medicaid 26 (76.5%)

Private Pay/Other 6 (17.6%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.6

19% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score 15.4

6% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 10.4%

25% below Alabama average.

Walking Ability Worsened 17.4%

8% above Alabama average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 18.4%

35% above Alabama average.

Falls with Major Injury 13.3%

292% above Alabama average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.9%

67% above Alabama average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.7%

2% below Alabama average.

Depressive Symptoms 3.3%

169% above Alabama average.

Antipsychotic Use 11.1%

46% below Alabama average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 41.6%

55% below Alabama average.

Influenza Vaccine 87.1%

8% below Alabama average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.9%

65% below Alabama average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 68.7%

18% worse than Alabama average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.8%

15% better than Alabama average

Influenza Vaccine 70.0%

13% worse than Alabama average

Total fines amount $10K

This home paid 85% less in fines than the state average.

Alabama average: $65K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 15% fewer fines than the state average.

Alabama average: 2.4

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Alabama average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 11, 2023

$3K

Civil Money Penalty Feb 11, 2023

$6K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Baron House of Hueytown based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 66.6% ↓ 1.3pp vs 2023

Net Income $158,251 ↑ ~$234K vs 2023

Total Payroll $1,709,138 ↑ ~$73K vs 2023

Profit Margin 3.6% ↑ 5.4pp vs 2023

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	68.5%	67.5%	67.9%	67.7%	69.5%	70.0%	64.7%	66.5%	64.4%	63.7%	61.2%	66.9%	67.8%	66.6%
Beds	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50
Net Income	$17,262	-$58,246	-$4,283	-$116,068	-$91,027	-$175,745	-$290,864	-$95,750	$60,204	$193,741	$533,639	$101,491	-$75,272	$158,251
Gross Revenue	$3,573,220	$3,790,092	$4,123,679	$3,499,220	$3,712,408	$3,228,721	$2,425,024	$4,065,284	$3,682,894	$3,904,298	$4,186,584	$3,628,928	$4,197,276	$4,381,823
Operating Expenses	$2,956,910	$3,126,273	$3,238,245	$3,114,510	$3,200,210	$2,773,951	$2,231,385	$3,368,396	$2,991,593	$3,033,727	$2,910,354	$3,124,133	$3,796,501	$3,805,500
Net Patient Revenue	$2,973,801	$2,992,042	$3,156,936	$2,890,793	$3,069,996	$2,495,736	$1,941,381	$3,273,397	$3,056,403	$3,227,368	$3,444,364	$3,225,618	$3,721,228	$3,962,300
Total Payroll	$1,714,934	$1,879,051	$1,946,256	$1,919,814	$1,921,454	$1,647,345	$1,056,576	$1,509,325	$1,513,302	$1,575,275	$1,549,284	$1,549,454	$1,636,354	$1,709,138
Profit Margin %	0.5%	-1.5%	-0.1%	-3.3%	-2.5%	-5.4%	-12.0%	-2.4%	1.6%	5.0%	12.8%	2.8%	-1.8%	3.6%
Medicare %	12.7%	12.0%	16.1%	7.0%	9.2%	6.1%	4.3%	7.4%	5.8%	6.2%	5.9%	2.1%	2.9%	4.0%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	68.6%	64.0%	67.2%	67.6%	69.5%	74.8%	71.2%	73.4%
Private %	87.3%	88.0%	83.9%	93.0%	90.8%	93.9%	27.1%	28.6%	27.0%	26.2%	24.6%	23.1%	26.0%	22.7%
Revenue/Day	$238	$242	$255	$234	$242	$234	$248	$270	$260	$277	$308	$264	$301	$325
Cost/Day	$237	$253	$261	$252	$252	$260	$285	$277	$255	$260	$260	$256	$307	$312
Avg Length of Stay	98.4 days	108.3 days	68.5 days	110.3 days	99.1 days	106.8 days	74.5 days	84.9 days	72.6 days	69.4 days	76.5 days	96.1 days	72.0 days	80.7 days

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

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

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

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

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

Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits: Not applicable.

AL Specifics: Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

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

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

Asset Limits: Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

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

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-driven.

AL Specifics: Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

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

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

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

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

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

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

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

Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on need.

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

Baron House of Hueytown

Baron House of Hueytown is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Baron House of Hueytown is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Baron House of Hueytown

Baron House of Hueytown is a Nursing Home in Alabama

Baron House of Hueytown is a Nursing Home in Alabama

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Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

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Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

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Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Alabama Seniors

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Alabama CARES Program

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