Baron House of Hueytown

    190 Brooklane Dr, Hueytown, AL 35023
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    2.9ยท19 reviews

    Loving caregivers, clean facility, excellent

    I'm very pleased with this community - the facility is clean and well-equipped, the caregivers are loving, professional and responsive, and the food and activities are outstanding. Communication and administrative staff keep me informed, the therapy team is attentive, and I would happily recommend this place.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    2.89ยท(19)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.9
    • Staff

      2.9
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.9

    Pros

    • Compassionate direct-care staff
    • Attentive nursing presence, including effective night nursing
    • Diligent physical-therapy team
    • Responsive social and administrative support
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas
    • High-quality dining program
    • Active activities and engagement offerings
    • On-site amenities meeting basic resident needs

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels during nights and weekends
    • Delays in medication access and pharmacy support
    • Irregular personal-care and bathing schedules
    • Gaps in emergency-response and incident escalation procedures
    • Communication and professionalism lapses during admissions and transfers
    • Housekeeping and hallway-organization inconsistencies
    • Privacy and dignity process gaps
    • Inconsistent clinical decision-making and medication-management practices

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed picture of care quality. Many families and residents praise the compassion and hands-on attention of direct-care staff and specific nursing personnel; night nursing and individual CNAs are singled out for preserving resident dignity and offering courteous support. Therapy services receive positive mention for being diligent and responsive. At the same time, several operational weaknesses recur: staffing appears inconsistent outside daytime hours, and reviewers describe delays in routine care such as bathing and assistance that suggest uneven coverage.

    Clinical and safety patterns are notable. Reviewers describe delays in obtaining medications and limitations tied to off-hour pharmacy access, which contributes to concerns about timely medication administration. There are also complaints about emergency handling and escalationโ€”one review contained an allegation of a serious resident injury alongside concerns about how the facility responded. Taken together with reports of inconsistent clinical decision-making and contested medication choices, these items point to potential gaps in incident-response protocols and medication-management workflows that prospective families should evaluate directly.

    Facility, dining, and activities impressions are generally positive. The dining program is frequently praised for quality and resident satisfaction, and activities are described as engaging. Common areas are characterized as clean and containing necessary amenities, though the facility is not described as particularly modern in appearance. Housekeeping and corridor organization receive mixed feedback; some reviewers perceive cluttered supply storage and uneven cleanliness in certain areas.

    Management and admissions processes draw criticism and praise. Administrative and social-work staff receive compliments for responsiveness and supportive communication when present. Conversely, admissions and transfer interactions are criticized for outdated policies, unprofessional tone during some transfers, and inconsistent follow-through. Reviewers also raise concerns about privacy and dignity processes, indicating a need for clearer protocols and staff training in these areas.

    Notable patterns for prospective residents and families to explore further include staffing ratios and coverage during nights and weekends, pharmacy arrangements for after-hours medication access, formal emergency-response and escalation policies, bathing and personal-care scheduling, admissions and transfer protocols, and housekeeping/organization practices. Overall, the facility appears to have dedicated caregivers and strengths in dining, therapy, and some administrative responsiveness, but also exhibits operational inconsistencies that warrant direct questions and verification during tours and contract discussions.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Baron House of Hueytown

    Baron House of Hueytown is located at 190 Brooklane Dr, Hueytown, AL, 35023.

    About Baron House of Hueytown

    Baron House of Hueytown serves seniors with a range of care, including assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and hospice care, and it can handle complex medical needs as well as short-term rehabilitation, so folks who need help bathing, dressing, moving around, or with meals can get support, and those with memory issues or serious health concerns have specialized options too, and the staff stays on duty all day and night, using a 24-hour call system for quick help. The facility runs 50 certified beds and is managed by Diversicare Leasing Company Iii Llc, with Eran Ratner leading since September 2024, and it's labeled a skilled nursing and rehabilitation home, holding a 4-star rating. Nurses do about 3.29 hours per resident per day, which is a bit below the state average, and nurse turnover has reached 57.6%, which is higher than most places, so the staff may change more often. Inspections found 14 deficiencies, including three related to infection, and the owners do submit care staffing numbers to CMS as required and protect residents' medical information to professional standards. The place has some nice things for everyday life, like furnished rooms, telephones, an arts room, a barber and salon, a garden with walking paths, and movie nights, and residents can take part in activities or help run them. Meals are prepared fresh and can be adjusted for allergies or diabetes, and there's help with housekeeping, laundry, and getting moved in. People can pay with Medicaid, Medicare, or Medi-Cal, which is important for those thinking about costs. Residents' rights matter at Baron House of Hueytown-the team lets folks self-administer their own medicine if they can do it safely, and they do what they can to meet everyone's individual needs with respect and understanding, aiming to keep up dignity, rebuild confidence, and support independence. The goal is always to help people keep their quality of life up and make sure they're comfortable and well cared for, whether people stay for a little while or need a long-term home.

    People often ask...

    Baron House of Hueytown offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 190 Brooklane Dr, Hueytown, AL 35023.

    No, Baron House of Hueytown does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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