About Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation CenterMcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center is located at 2301 Rainbow Drive, Gadsden, AL, reachable at (256) 543-3467. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 209.0 certified beds and serves an average of 166 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1977-12-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center is a strong choice for families in the Gadsden, AL area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightMcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center currently provides 3 hours 48 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 34 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 15 min/day (2022) to 34 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 46.2% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 48 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 24 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours50 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours34 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 18 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours24 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $19,500. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Nationally, Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center ranks 4643rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 53rd out of 224 nursing homes. In Gadsden, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,287 nationally and RN hours rank #7,409 nationally (#134 in AL).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
Note
2022
3.60
#7,096 / 14,703
#113 / 224
Above average
2023
3.61
#6,925 / 14,703
#125 / 224
Above average
2024
3.81
#5,547 / 14,703
#120 / 224
Above average
2025
3.48
#8,970 / 14,703
#169 / 224
Below average
2026
3.80
#6,287 / 14,703
#126 / 224
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
Note
2022
0.26
#13,051 / 14,703
#213 / 224
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
0.24
#13,077 / 14,703
#208 / 224
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
0.29
#12,516 / 14,703
#209 / 224
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
0.38
#11,133 / 14,703
#195 / 224
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
0.56
#7,409 / 14,703
#134 / 224
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-12-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (256) 543-3467 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 77.8/100, placing it #4643 of 14703 facilities nationally and #53 of 224 in Alabama. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 48 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 34 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 50 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 24 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 18 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 46.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 2 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $19,500. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 8.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Mcguffey Health & Rehabilitation Center ranks 4643rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 77.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 53rd out of 224 nursing homes. In Gadsden, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,287 nationally and RN hours rank #7,409 nationally (#134 in AL). Our composite quality score of 77.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Gadsden, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/gadsden/
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