Baron House of Hueytown
190 Brooklane Drive, Hueytown, AL 35023 · Jefferson County · (205) 491-2905
50 certified beds, about 35 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 015404 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 13, 2024, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the Alabama average is 4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since November 2018 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.03 hours per resident per day, against 3.88 across Alabama and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.70 of those hours.
45.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Alabama average 46.9%).
CMS links it to Diversicare Healthcare, an affiliated group of 44 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
411/18
210/19
303/24
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 9 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
March 13, 2024Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and review of facility policy titled Medication Administration, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #29 did not self-administer a nebulizer treatment on 03/10/2024 without authorization to do so by the attending physician. This affected RI #29, one of one resident sampled for self-administration of medications.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #24's medical record was complete and accurate to include documented evidence of daily wound treatment provided on 03/01/2024 through 03/08/2024 as ordered by physician for RI #24's sacral pressure ulcer. This had the potential to affect RI #24, one of 14 residents for whom records were reviewed.
- C Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and review of the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) Report, the facility failed to report accurate staffing data from October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023, to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This affected one quarter of data reviewed during the survey.
October 24, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and the review of a manual titled Potter / [NAME] Fundamentals of Nursing Ninth Edition, the facility failed to ensure Employee Identifier (EI) #2, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and EI #3, Registered Nurse (RN) did not leave medication carts unlocked and unattended while administering medications. This deficient practice affected two of the four licensed staff observed during medication administration.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and a review of a policy titled, Infection Control, the facility failed to ensure licensed staff did not: 1. place an ungloved finger on the rim of a medication cup before administering medications to RI #4; 2. place Flonase medication box inside of his uniform pocket to take into Resident Identifier (RI) #4's room and 3. place the Flonase box on the unclean bedside table with no barrier. These deficient practices had the potential to affect one of five residents observed during medication administration.
November 15, 2018Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of the 2017 Food Code, the facility failed to prevent potential cross contamination by ensuring air gaps existed between the floor drains and the drain pipes for the three compartment pots and pans sink, the dish sink/disposal, and the automatic dish machine. This deficient practice had the potential to affect 26 of 26 residents receiving meals from the kitchen. Findings Include: A review of the 2017 Food Code revealed: .5-402.11 Backflow Prevention (A) .a direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed . On 11/13/18 at 10:44 a.m., during the initial tour of the kitchen area, the surveyor observed there was no air gap at the drains for the three compartment pots and pans sink, the dish sink/disposal and the dishmachine. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure a Registered Nurse did not stand while assisting Resident Identifier (RI) #1 and RI #4 with their lunch meal on 11/14/18. This affected RI #1 and RI #4, two of 26 residents observed during meals. Findings Include: RI #1 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of Dysphagia Oropharyngeal Stage. On 11/14/18 at 12:21 p.m., during the dining observation in the main dining room, the surveyor observed Employee Identifier (EI) #3, Registered Nurse (RN), assisting/cuing RI #1 with eating while in a standing position beside RI #1's wheelchair. RI #4 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of Dysphagia Following Other Cerebrovascular Disease. On 11/14/18 at 12:21 p.m., during the dining observation in the main dining room, the surveyor observed RI #4 being served lunch. [...]
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #4's lunch meal on 11/14/18, was served on a divided plate as stated on RI #4's care plan for assistive devices. This affected RI #4, one of three residents who required assistive devices for eating. Findings Include: RI #4 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE], with a diagnosis of Dysphagia Following Other Cerebrovascular Disease. A review of RI #4's Risk for Alteration in Nutrition and Dehydration Care Plan revealed: .Divided plate with meals . A review of RI #4's tray card revealed: .Adap (Adaptive) Equip (Equipment): Divided Plate; . On 11/14/18 at 12:21 p.m., during the dining room observation in the main dining room, the surveyor observed Employee Identifier (EI) #3, Registered Nurse (RN) assisting RI #4 with eating the lunch meal from a regular plate. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of facility policies titled, Handwashing/Hand Hygiene and Eye Drop Administration, the facility failed to ensure a Licensed Nurse washed her hands and changed gloves appropriately during medication administration for Resident Identifier (RI) #3 on 11/14/18. This affected RI #3, one of four residents observed during medication administration observation and one of three nurses observed. Findings Include: A review of a facility policy titled, Handwashing/Hand Hygiene with an effective date of November 1, 2017, revealed: .General Infection Control Practices 5. Use an alcohol-based hand rub, or alternatively, soap and water for the following situations: k. After removing gloves; .7. The use of gloves does not replace handwashing/ hand hygiene. A review of a facility policy titled, Eye Drop Administration dated 06/15, revealed: .B. [...]
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 5 on March 13, 2024, 3 on October 24, 2019, 5 on November 15, 2018.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.03 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.70 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.68 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.99 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.34 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 45.5% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 57.1% | 39.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.45 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.17 on weekdays and 2.68 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.45 in April to June 2025 to 3.03 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.03 | 0.70 | 3.17 | 2.68 | 0.7% | 0 of 90 | 35 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.09 | 0.75 | 3.21 | 2.77 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 35 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.37 | 0.82 | 3.57 | 2.88 | 2.2% | 0 of 92 | 34 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.45 | 0.70 | 3.56 | 3.17 | 1.8% | 0 of 91 | 31 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Alabama, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.88 | 0.63 | 4.13 | 3.27 | 0.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.9 | 21.2 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: DIVERSICARE OF HUEYTOWN LLC. CMS links this home to Diversicare Healthcare, a group of 44 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2016 |
| Advocat Finance, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2016 | |
| Dac Newcorp Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/04/2022 | |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2016 | |
| Richey, Antonia | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 10/31/2023 | |
| Kellman, Franklin | Corporate director | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Kohn, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2021 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2021 | |
| Bodie, Rebecca | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/02/2020 | |
| Nee, Stephen | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/20/2023 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Weishaar, Matthew | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2003 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Dms Gp LLC | General partnership interest | Organization | 04/04/2022 | |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC | Limited partnership interest | Organization | 04/04/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 13, 2024: "Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 24, 2019: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 15, 2018: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 13, 2024: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.68 hours per resident per day, below the Alabama average of 3.26.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Self Skilled Nursing & Rehab Hueytown, 1.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Stonehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center Bessemer, 2.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center Bessemer, 2.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Caregivers of Pleasant Grove, Inc Pleasant Grove, 3.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove Pleasant Grove, 3.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center Birmingham, 5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Diversicare of Bessemer Bessemer, 5.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility Bessemer, 7.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 20 citations
Alabama contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Alabama. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Alabama Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 334-242-5753. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Alabama Health Care Facilities Deficiencies, where Alabama publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Baron House of Hueytown's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Baron House of Hueytown 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Baron House of Hueytown get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 13, 2024. The Alabama average is 4.
- Has Baron House of Hueytown been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Baron House of Hueytown accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Baron House of Hueytown?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Diversicare Healthcare. Legal business name: DIVERSICARE OF HUEYTOWN LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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