Baron House of Hueytown

Nursing Home in Alabama

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Baron House of Hueytown

Nursing Home in Alabama

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Baron House of Hueytown accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

3 visits/inspections Info Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Alabama average: 1 complaint visit

Alabama average: 1 inspection

Latest inspection

Date March 13, 2024
Other

9 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Alabama average: 17 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Baron House of Hueytown

The facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recurring issues in medication management, documentation, and infection control. On March 13, 2024, inspectors cited three deficiencies including unauthorized nebulizer use, incomplete wound care records, and inaccurate staffing data reported to CMS. Previous inspections in 2019 and 2018 flagged unlocked medication carts, poor infection control practices, and food safety lapses, showing inconsistent compliance over time.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2024

Total health citations
14 Rank #91 / 118Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 91st out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Alabama state average, with a ranking across all 118 AL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
3.5 Rank #66 / 118Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Alabama mean across 118 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Alabama average 3.46


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

9 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 14 resulted from complaint investigations.

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

13 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

1 minor citation More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration minor citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Mar 13, 2024
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Info Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations. Feb 11, 2023
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Alabama

Baron House of Hueytown is located in Hueytown, Alabama.
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

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

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General 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

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

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General 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

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General 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

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

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age
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

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

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 71
Employees 37
Contractors 34
Staff to resident ratio 2.09:1
33% better than Alabama average

Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1

Avg staff/day 18
Average shift 7.4 hours
6% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 12,143
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 5
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.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

13.1%

1,588 contractor hours this quarter

Qualified Social Worker: 8 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Nurse Practitioner: 1
Staff by category
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
20 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 92%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days 89%
2 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 97%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 69%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
8 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 46%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 43%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 13%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 5%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 34
Medicare
2
5.9% of residents
Medicaid
26
76.5% of residents
Private pay or other
6
17.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

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. 10.6
19% 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. 15.4
6% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Average Alabama avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.4%
25% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 17.4%
8% 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 18.4%
35% 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 13.3%
292% 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 9.9%
67% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.9%
65% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.3%
169% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.1%
46% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 41.6%
55% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.1%
8% worse 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 68.7%
18% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
15% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 70.0%
13% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $10K
85% lower than Alabama average

Alabama average: $65K

Number of fines 2
15% fewer fines than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $10K
Alabama average $65K
Penalty History

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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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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

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