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Diversicare of Boaz
600 Corley Avenue, Boaz, AL 35957
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 Boaz is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Boaz, Alabama, certified for 100 beds and caring for about 91 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Alabama median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 11.0 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 (0.9 RN), below the Alabama median of 3.9; nursing staff turnover is 51.8%.
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 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.0 | 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 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.8% | 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: 4 Jul 2025, 19 Sep 2019.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×1 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 2025 | 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 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Jul 2025 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Jul 2025 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Jul 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 4 Jul 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 8 Oct 2019 |
| 8 Aug 2018 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2018 |
| 8 Aug 2018 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2018 |
| 8 Aug 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 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 51.8%, RNs 47.8%; 0 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 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.8% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Diversicare Of Boaz 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 | 04/01/2022 |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 11/01/2016 |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2016 |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2024 |
| Diversicare of Boaz LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2016 |
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 Arab | Arab | 87 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 11.5 | — | 15 Apr 2021 |
All 5 facilities in Marshall County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Diversicare of Boaz been cited for?
11 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 Boaz been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Diversicare of Boaz 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 Boaz?
It is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. 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 Boaz last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 4 Jul 2025.
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.