Windsor House
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Huntsville, AL
Windsor House
Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Huntsville, AL
Overview of Windsor House
Owned by Diversicare Leasing LP, Windsor House is a nursing home on McAllister Drive in Huntsville, Alabama. From here, families can conveniently access regional hospitals and medical services. The 117-bed facility has been operating for 38 years and serves both post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care residents. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple ways to fund care.
The home has a substantial nursing staff. Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 43 minutes per resident each day. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants are available 24 hours a day to support daily personal care and medication management. They are responsible for specialized services such as diabetic care and insulin administration. At 83% occupancy, the facility is nearing capacity. Residents stay an average of about 4 months.
State inspections identified issues around medication practices, the accuracy of resident assessments and care documentation, infection control procedures, and facility maintenance standards. Families should ask about these areas during a tour to evaluate the daily operations.
The surrounding Huntsville neighborhood has a Walk Score of 37. Some nearby services are reachable on foot, but residents and visiting family need transportation for most trips.
Amenities on-site include homemade meals prepared throughout the day and scheduled activities to keep residents engaged. With 24-hour staffing, medication oversight, and established routines, the home has created a structured care environment for residents with ongoing nursing needs.
117-bed community Rank #68 / 242Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 242 homes we track in Alabama for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Alabama facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
38 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #201 / 382Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 201st out of 382 homes we track in Alabama for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyMadison
CMS Certification Number015397
Windsor House is administered by Bennie Susan Henderson.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio:
Low Resident to Caregiver Ratio
Pets not allowed
Low Resident To Caregiver Ratio
Activities
Specific Programs24 Hour Care, Homemade Meals, Medication Management & Delivery, Diabetic Care and Insulin Administration, Scheduled Daily Activities
Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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.
Since 2018 · 8 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
28 deficiencies
5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Alabama state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2018 vs. Alabama state average
Overall vs. AL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Alabama average:
• Total deficiencies (115% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Alabama average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% below)
• Total deficiencies (115% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Alabama average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (57% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 28 | 13 | This facility has 115% more total deficiencies than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (28 vs. AL avg 13).↑ 115% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.6 | 13 | This facility has 57% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (5.6 vs. AL avg 13).↓ 57% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 1 | This facility has had 400% more total inspections than the Alabama average (5 vs. AL avg 1). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 400% more |
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2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Huntsville's city center to Windsor House's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Merrill Gardens at Madison | AL IL MC | Madison (The Shoppes Of Madison) | 160
Facility
160
AL AVG
90
Rank
#22 / 242 | Yes |
46
Facility
46
AL AVG
39
Rank
#150 / 382 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Stacey Henley |
| Windsor House | AL HOS | Huntsville | 117
Facility
117
AL AVG
90
Rank
#68 / 242 | No |
37
Facility
37
AL AVG
39
Rank
#201 / 382 | - | - | Bennie Susan Henderson |
| Brookdale Jones Farm | AL IL | Huntsville (Jones Valley Estates) | 60
Facility
60
AL AVG
90
Rank
#153 / 242 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
AL AVG
39
Rank
#275 / 382 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Heather Brandt |
| Lynridge of Huntsville | AL MC | Huntsville (Piedmont) | 58
Facility
58
AL AVG
90
Rank
#163 / 242 | No |
58
Facility
58
AL AVG
39
Rank
#71 / 382 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | A- | Lashawna Springer |
| Fleming Farms Senior Living | AL IL MC | Huntsville | 33
Facility
33
AL AVG
90
Rank
#216 / 242 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
AL AVG
39
Rank
#184 / 382 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A | Amanda Hamilton |
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Assisted Living in Alabama
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Frequently Asked Questions about Windsor House
Is Windsor House in a walkable area?
Windsor House has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How long has Windsor House been in business?
Windsor House has been operating for approximately 38 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Windsor House?
No, Windsor House has a no-pet policy.
Does Windsor House operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Windsor House is registered as a for-profit in AL.
Who is the administrator of Windsor House?
Bennie Susan Henderson is the administrator of Windsor House.
How many beds does Windsor House have?
Windsor House has 117 beds.
Has Windsor House had any deficiencies?
Windsor House has had 28 reported deficiencies since 2018 according to records from AL Department of Health.
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