Nursing Homes in ZIP 35976 (Guntersville, AL)

In ZIP 35976, Guntersville, AL, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 4.0 / 5 among rated providers.

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
BARFIELD HEALTH CARE5.0435113109.3%73.7%0
MARSHALL MANOR NURSING HOME3.03329187.7%58.3%0

All nursing homes in ZIP 35976

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation BARFIELD HEALTH CARE Guntersville, AL 35976 CMS rating 5.0 / 5113 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation MARSHALL MANOR NURSING HOME Guntersville, AL 35976 CMS rating 3.0 / 591 beds

Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 35976

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

Visit candidates in ZIP 35976, Guntersville, AL when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.

ZIP 35976 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 35976, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at BARFIELD HEALTH CARE (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 5.0 out of 5. 204 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.29 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 66.0%. No federal penalties are recorded for the providers listed here in the current snapshot.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating4.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerBARFIELD HEALTH CARE (5.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit
Certified beds (total)204
Providers with a federal penalty0
Avg nurse hours / resident-day4.29
Avg RN turnover66.0%

Frequently asked questions

How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 35976?
204 certified beds are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 35976. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 35976?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 35976 is 4.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.
Do any providers in ZIP 35976 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 35976 in this CMS snapshot.
How many nursing homes are in ZIP 35976?
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 35976 (Guntersville, AL).
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 35976?
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

Data & methodology

This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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