Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Tony Culberson owns Cleburne County Nursing Home, an 82-bed skilled-care property that has operated for 54 years in Heflin, Alabama. The facility currently serves 71 residents, representing an 87 percent occupancy level. Stays here average about 201 days, an extended timeline that shows the daily operations split attention between long-term residential care and shorter post-hospital recovery stays.
A 24-hour nursing team drives the daily floor schedule, logging about 4 hours and 50 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident each day. This collective time is allocated among registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants to oversee medical care and personal care routines. For visiting relatives, the neighborhood holds a walk score of 47, meaning a few minor tasks can be managed on foot, though most errands across town will require a vehicle.
State records have previously raised compliance issues involving infection control practices and general documentation protocols. Reviewing these past health department reports with the administrative staff is a straightforward way to evaluate their ongoing safety updates and quality control monitoring.
Older adults can contact the admissions office directly to inquire about current room openings, walk through the registration steps, or arrange payment pathways.
Cleburne County Nursing Home is administered by Elizabeth Gatell.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
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2 | 17 | This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (2 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 88% better |
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Deficiencies per year
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0.3 | 2.1 | This facility has 86% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (0.3 vs. AL avg 2.1).↓ 86% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Sep 2023
State average N/A
State average N/A
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 2 citations resulted from standard inspections.
State average: N/A
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
246 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 0 | 60 | 15,549 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Physical Therapist | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,479 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,239 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,229 | 83 | 90% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,148 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,318 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,147 | 66 | 72% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 792 | 71 | 77% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 56 | 61% | 8.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 2 | 3 | 437 | 58 | 63% | 6.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 434 | 56 | 61% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 414 | 53 | 58% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 384 | 48 | 52% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 14 | 15% | 4.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 58 | 34 | 37% | 1.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 24 | 26% | 1.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 24 | 26% | 1.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Cleburne County Nursing Home from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (48% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Heflin's city center to Cleburne County Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
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Cleburne County Nursing Home has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Cleburne County Nursing Home's occupancy is 87%.
Cleburne County Nursing Home is a government-operated nursing facility in AL.
Elizabeth Gatell is the administrator of Cleburne County Nursing Home.
Cleburne County Nursing Home has 82 beds.
Yes — there are 13 photos of Cleburne County Nursing Home in the photo gallery on this page.
Cleburne County Nursing Home is located at 122 Brockford Road, Heflin, AL 36264.
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