DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER — Nursing Home in BESSEMER, AL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 180 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 147.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 015209 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.35 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.53 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER had 13 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 2, 2022).
Inspection Findings — December 2, 2022
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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. (Level E)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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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. (Level D)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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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. (Level F)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level F)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (Level D)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Level F)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. (Level D)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — January 6, 2023
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level C)Corrected — January 6, 2023
Diversicare of Bessemer is a 180-bed nursing home in Bessemer, Alabama. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident day, below the Alabama average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in December 2022, cited 13 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s recent survey problems did not include any extreme-severity citations, which suggests issues identified were not judged to be immediately life-threatening. You should ask how the home is addressing recurring problems with assessments, care plans, medication/storage practices and whether staffing levels and training have changed to ensure residents’ needs are reliably met.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER's CMS star rating?
DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER?
DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER reports 3.34956 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER had 13 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER have?
DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER has 180 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
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- OAK CREST HEALTH & WELLNESS — 2/5 — 5.1 mi
- RIDGEWAY REHABILITATION & SENIOR LIVING — 2/5 — 5.2 mi
- BARON HOUSE OF HUEYTOWN — 3/5 — 5.4 mi
- SELF SKILLED NURSING & REHAB — 1/5 — 6.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.