Diversicare of Big Springs
500 St. Clair Avenue Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801 · (256) 539-5111
For profit - Corporation · 145 certified beds
Diversicare of Big Springs has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2022, found 2 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 27, 2022 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.January 27, 2022 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.January 27, 2022 · F0695 · 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 | 3.12 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.53 | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.1% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 145 |
| Average residents per day | 124 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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- Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC Huntsville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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