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Diversicare of Arab
235 Third Street Se, Arab, AL 35016
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Diversicare of Arab is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Arab, Alabama, certified for 87 beds and caring for about 83 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Alabama median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 7.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), below the Alabama median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 41.2%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Marshall Co. median | Alabama median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 10 | 9 | 9 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.5 | 5.7 | 7.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.2% | 51.8% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 224 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Alabama average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Apr 2021, 6 Feb 2019.
Severity mix: D ×4 E ×2 F ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 May 2021 |
| 15 Apr 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 30 May 2021 |
| 15 Apr 2021 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2021 |
| 15 Apr 2021 | F0803 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 30 May 2021 |
| 15 Apr 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2021 |
| 15 Apr 2021 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 May 2021 |
| 6 Feb 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2019 |
| 1 Mar 2018 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2018 |
| 1 Mar 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2018 |
| 1 Mar 2018 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | C | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2018 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Alabama average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.2%, RNs 35.7%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Alabama median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.9% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.6% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.3% | 20.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Diversicare Of Arab Llc. Chain: Diversicare Healthcare (44 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocat Finance, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2016 |
| Dac Newcorp Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/04/2022 |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/10/1994 |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2016 |
| Dms Gp LLC | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Marshall County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville Nursing Home | Albertville | 159 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5.7 | — | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Barfield Health Care | Guntersville | 113 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2.7 | — | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Marshall Manor Nursing Home | Guntersville | 91 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.3 | — | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Diversicare of Boaz | Boaz | 100 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 4 Jul 2025 |
All 5 facilities in Marshall County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Diversicare of Arab been cited for?
10 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Alabama median is 9 per facility.
Has Diversicare of Arab been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Diversicare of Arab compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Alabama median of 3.9 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Diversicare of Arab?
It is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Advocat Finance, LLC, Dac Newcorp Inc and Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Diversicare of Arab last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Apr 2021; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Apr 2021.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.