Diversicare of Boaz
600 Corley Avenue · Boaz, AL · 35957 · 2565938380
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.98 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E July 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 4, 2025
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 August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2018
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 7, 2018 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2018
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 7, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 7, 2018 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015063 · certified since December 1, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.