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
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 2 | 17 | This facility has 88% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (2 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 88% better |
State average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Sep 2023
State average 10.4
State average 3.46
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: 0.7
State average: 0.2
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.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.
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.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Heflin's city center to Cleburne County Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Westminster Village – Spanish Fort | NH AL HC HOS IL MC PC SNF | Spanish Fort (Bridgehead) | 60
Facility
60
AL AVG
90
Rank
#152 / 241 | - | - | 4.91
Facility
4.91
AL AVG
4.37
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#26 / 126 | +69% | +12% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
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#1 / 127 | 10
Facility
10
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#64 / 126 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#62 / 126 | - | 10 | - |
27
Facility
27
AL AVG
36
Rank
#260 / 417 | Acts Retirement Services, Inc | $14.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$14.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#25 / 125 | $8.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
$8.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#18 / 125 | 57.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility
57.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#52 / 121 | 15381 | ||||
| Piedmont Health Care Center | NH AL MC SNF | Piedmont | 91
Facility
91
AL AVG
90
Rank
#99 / 241 |
92.3%
Facility
92.3%
AL AVG
78.3
Rank
#25 / 108 | +18% | 5.41
Facility
5.41
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#6 / 126 | -49% | +24% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 127 | 3
Facility
3
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#5 / 126 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#47 / 126 | - | 84 | - |
61
Facility
61
AL AVG
36
Rank
#58 / 417 | Piedmont Health Care Center | $9.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#76 / 125 | $5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#41 / 125 | 60.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
60.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#14 / 121 | 15194 | ||||
| Cleburne County Nursing Home | NH AL | Heflin | 82
Facility
82
AL AVG
90
Rank
#119 / 241 |
90.7%
Facility
90.7%
AL AVG
78.3
Rank
#33 / 108 | +16% | 4.84
Facility
4.84
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#29 / 126 | -31% | +11% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 127 | 2
Facility
2
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#3 / 126 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 126 | - | 74 | - |
47
Facility
47
AL AVG
36
Rank
#142 / 417 | Tony Culberson | $7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#104 / 125 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#98 / 125 | 51.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
51.9%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#59 / 121 | 15053 | ||||
| Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence | NH AL | Mobile (North Industrial Area) | 52
Facility
52
AL AVG
90
Rank
#175 / 241 | - | - | 7.04
Facility
7.04
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#1 / 126 | -22% | +61% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 127 | 3
Facility
3
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#5 / 126 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 126 | 1 | 73 | - |
62
Facility
62
AL AVG
36
Rank
#54 / 417 | Ellen Bueche | $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#72 / 125 | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#77 / 125 | 90.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
90.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#75 / 121 | 15168 | ||||
| Hartford Health Care | NH AL | Hartford | 86
Facility
86
AL AVG
90
Rank
#110 / 241 |
90.7%
Facility
90.7%
AL AVG
78.3
Rank
#33 / 108 | +16% | 3.69
Facility
3.69
AL AVG
4.37
Rank
#106 / 126 | -29% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
AL AVG
$59.8k
Rank
#1 / 127 | 5
Facility
5
AL AVG
10.4
Rank
#21 / 126 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
AL AVG
3.5
Rank
#103 / 126 | - | 78 | - |
55
Facility
55
AL AVG
36
Rank
#90 / 417 | Sharon Owen | $8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$8.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$11.1M
Rank
#94 / 125 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
$4.7M
Rank
#117 / 125 | 38.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
38.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
AL AVG
45%
Rank
#114 / 121 | 15419 |
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 91%.
Cleburne County Nursing Home has been operating for approximately 54 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Cleburne County Nursing Home has a no-pet policy.
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.
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