Baron House of Hueytown
190 Brooklane Drive, Hueytown, AL 35023 · Jefferson County · 50 certified beds · avg 35 residents/day · certified since Dec 8, 1989
Part of chain: DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE (44 facilities, chain avg rating 2.6★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5
⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (9)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. |
| Mar 13, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| Mar 13, 2024 | C · Minimal risk, facility-wide | The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records. |
| Oct 24, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Oct 24, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Nov 15, 2018 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Nov 15, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Nov 15, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals. |
| Nov 15, 2018 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 3).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | F |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.36 | 4.43 | 3.95 | bottom 4% in Alabama; bottom 30% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.77 | 0.74 | 0.69 | top 38% in Alabama; top 30% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.97 | 3.73 | 3.50 | bottom 8% in Alabama; bottom 30% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.48 | top 40% in Alabama; bottom 47% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 45.5 | 46.9 | 45.8 | top 44% in Alabama; bottom 49% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 57.1 | 39.5 | 42.9 | bottom 19% in Alabama; bottom 26% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.03, RN 0.70, weekend 2.68. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: —/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocat Finance, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2016 |
| Dac Newcorp INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 04/04/2022 |
| Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 07/01/2016 |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/01/2016 |
| Bodie, Rebecca | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/02/2020 |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC | Organization | Limited Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| DMS GP LLC | Organization | General Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| Kellman, Franklin | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
| Kohn, Brian | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2021 |
| Nee, Stephen | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2023 |
| Ratner, Eran | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2021 |
| Ratner, Eran | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
| Ratner, Eran | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
| Richey, Antonia | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2023 |
| Weishaar, Matthew | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "What adaptive eating equipment do you provide, and how do you decide who needs help at meals?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self Skilled Nursing & Rehab | 1.1 mi | Hueytown, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Stonehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2.4 mi | Bessemer, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2.4 mi | Bessemer, AL | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Caregivers of Pleasant Grove, INC | 3.2 mi | Pleasant Grove, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove | 3.2 mi | Pleasant Grove, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center | 5.0 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Diversicare of Bessemer | 5.4 mi | Bessemer, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility | 7.2 mi | Bessemer, AL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | 8.2 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Oak Knoll Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 8.7 mi | Birmingham, AL | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015404.