ElderGrade
B

81.5/100

Above average

Sunset Manor

251 Sunset Place, Guin, AL 35563

CMS 4/5 stars #2 of 3 in Marion County (205) 468-3331
Certified beds
71
Occupancy
80%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • No citations recorded in the last 3 years

Staffing

24.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.76 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.19 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 16% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 37% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.21 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.19 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.54 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 36.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 27, 2023 (3 years ago).

E Jul 27, 2023 F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 27, 2023 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 26, 2019 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Sep 26, 2019 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 26, 2019 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 29, 2018 F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 29, 2018 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 29, 2018 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
JUNKIN, CHRISTIE Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JUNKIN, LANCE Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HARRISON, BOYDE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JUNKIN-GALBREATH, HAYDEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PALMER, JENNIFER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HARRISON, BOYDE Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
HARRISON, BOYDE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
JUNKIN, CHRISTIE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
JUNKIN, LANCE Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Sunset Manor

What is the ElderGrade for Sunset Manor? +

Sunset Manor holds an ElderGrade of B (81.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Sunset Manor? +

Residents receive an average of 4.21 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sunset Manor been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Sunset Manor accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Sunset Manor is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.