Diversicare of Bessemer is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Bessemer, Jefferson County, with 180 certified beds and 1 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N3708 for 180 beds (regular status).
What are Diversicare of Bessemer's Care Compare star ratings?
CMS shows 1 of 5 stars overall from CMS for Diversicare of Bessemer, with 1 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 180 / 139.2 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain (CMS) | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | January 1, 1978 |
| ADPH license | N3708, 180 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Antonio Alonzo |
Its average daily census of about 139 fills roughly 77% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
What did the latest inspection of Diversicare of Bessemer find?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated December 2, 2022, produced 13 health deficiencies for Diversicare of Bessemer: 13 from the standard survey and 0 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey June 24, 2021) recorded 11. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts Diversicare of Bessemer above the local middle. CMS lists no fines in its three-year window.
What does CMS report about staffing at Diversicare of Bessemer?
Residents at Diversicare of Bessemer get about 3.20 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.53 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 58.0% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 55.6%.
What are the alternatives to Diversicare of Bessemer?
The closest other licensed nursing home is Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility in Bessemer, about 2.5 miles away, which CMS rates 1 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks on Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility | 2.5 | 130 | 1 of 5 | 2 |
| Plantation Manor Nursing Home | 4.1 | 103 | 3 of 5 | 5 |
| Stonehaven Health and Rehabilitation Center | 5.1 | 79 | 1 of 5 | 6 |
| Northgate Health and Rehabilitation Center | 5.2 | 69 | 2 of 5 | 2 |
| Baron House of Hueytown | 5.4 | 50 | 4 of 5 | 3 |
Where is Diversicare of Bessemer located?
Diversicare of Bessemer sits at 820 Golf Course Road, Bessemer 35023; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is UAB Medical West, about 3.2 miles away.
The long-term care ombudsman for Jefferson County works out of United Way Area Agency on Aging of Jefferson County (UWAAA) ((205) 458-3330); ADPH takes nursing home complaints at 1-800-356-9596.
What should families ask Diversicare of Bessemer?
Use the data: ask to see the full December 2, 2022 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- Turnover of 58.0% is above the area median; ask how many shifts use agency aides.
- At about 77% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm Diversicare of Bessemer accepts Alabama Medicaid for long-term stays; the 2026 income limit is $2,982 a month.
- Ask who the attending physicians are and how often they round.
