Diversicare of Big Springs
500 St. Clair Avenue Southwest · Huntsville, AL · 35801 · 2565395111
145 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2022
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.
Corrected March 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2021
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected April 30, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected August 22, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 22, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 22, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 18, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 22, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 22, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015111 · certified since November 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.