Diversicare of Arab
235 Third Street SE, Arab, AL 35016 · (256) 586-3111
For profit - Limited Liability company · 87 certified beds
Diversicare of Arab has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2021, found 6 citations (the Alabama average is 4). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 15, 2021 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 15, 2021 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 15, 2021 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.April 15, 2021 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.April 15, 2021 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 15, 2021 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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 drugs.April 15, 2021 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Alabama average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.97 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.37 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.97 | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.2% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 87 |
| Average residents per day | 83.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Albertville Nursing Home Albertville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Boaz Boaz · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Barfield Health Care Guntersville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Marshall Manor Nursing Home Guntersville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Diversicare of Arab on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.