Diversicare of BessemerCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 820 Golf Course Road, Bessemer, AL 35020
- CCN
- 015209
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day
- 141
- CMS flags
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives Diversicare of Bessemer an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 2 Dec 2022. The latest survey cycle has 13 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Alabama is 3. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Jefferson County median | Alabama median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 34 homes in the county, 224 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Alabama median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 2 Dec 2022 | 13 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 24 Jun 2021 | 11 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 1 | 3 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | 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 | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2023 |
Survey cycle 2: 11 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | G | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 24 Jun 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 24 Jun 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 | 29 Jul 2021 |
| 24 Jun 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 | 29 Jul 2021 |
Survey cycle 3: 1 citation
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2020 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Alabama median | Alabama average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.33 | 3.90 | 3.88 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.65 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.59 | 0.79 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.44 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.91 | 3.30 | 3.26 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 56.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Alabama median
- 46.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Alabama median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 26.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.4% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.0% | 20.2% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Diversicare of Bessemer LLC
- Chain
- Diversicare Healthcare (44 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocat Finance, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Jul 2016 | |
| Dac Newcorp Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 1 Jul 2016 | |
| DMS GP LLC | General partnership interest | 4 Apr 2022 | |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC | Limited partnership interest | 4 Apr 2022 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Jefferson County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility | Bessemer | 1 of 5 | 7 | $17,345 | 20 May 2021 | |
| Plantation Manor Nursing Home | Mc Calla | 3 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 20 Feb 2026 | |
| Stonehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center | Bessemer | 1 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 12 Feb 2023 | |
| Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center | Bessemer | 2 of 5 | 2 | $17,346 | 9 Jan 2025 | |
| Baron House of Hueytown | Hueytown | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 13 Mar 2024 | |
| Self Skilled Nursing & Rehab | Hueytown | 1 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 18 Mar 2021 | |
| Caregivers of Pleasant Grove, Inc | Pleasant Grove | 1 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 11 Mar 2021 | |
| Legacy Health and Rehabilitation of Pleasant Grove | Pleasant Grove | 1 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 11 Feb 2022 | |
| Redmont Health and Rehabilitation Center | Birmingham | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 27 Oct 2022 | |
| Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility | Birmingham | 2 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 16 Dec 2021 | |
| South Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | Birmingham | 3 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 14 Jul 2022 | |
| Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Hoover, LLC | Hoover | 1 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 25 Jun 2023 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Alabama Department of Public Health: filing complaintsThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Alabama, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Diversicare of Bessemer (CCN 015209). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/diversicare-of-bessemer-bessemer-al-015209/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Diversicare of Bessemer last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 2 Dec 2022. It was a standard survey. It gave 13 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 24 Jun 2021. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates Diversicare of Bessemer?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Diversicare Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Diversicare of Bessemer a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Alabama as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.