Diversicare of Oneonta is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Oneonta, Blount County, with 120 certified beds and 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N0502 for 120 beds (regular status).
What stars has Diversicare of Oneonta earned on Medicare's Care Compare?
CMS shows 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS for Diversicare of Oneonta, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 120 / 104.9 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain (CMS) | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | June 1, 1977 |
| ADPH license | N0502, 120 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Michael Enlow |
Its average daily census of about 105 fills roughly 87% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
What did the latest inspection of Diversicare of Oneonta find?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated July 23, 2023, produced 6 health deficiencies for Diversicare of Oneonta: 6 from the standard survey and 0 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey December 10, 2019) recorded 2. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts Diversicare of Oneonta above the local middle. CMS lists no fines in its three-year window.
How much nursing time do residents get at Diversicare of Oneonta?
Residents at Diversicare of Oneonta get about 2.89 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.59 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 44.7% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 37.5%.
Which nursing homes are near Diversicare of Oneonta?
The closest other licensed nursing home is TLC Nursing Center in Oneonta, about 1.0 miles away, which CMS rates 4 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLC Nursing Center | 1.0 | 103 | 4 of 5 | 5 |
| Health Care, Inc. | 11.0 | 53 | 3 of 5 | 3 |
| Colonel Robert L. Howard State Veterans Home | 24.2 | 174 | Not rated by CMS | n/a |
| Village at Cook Springs Skilled Nursing Facility | 24.7 | 168 | 1 of 5 | 0 |
| Highlands Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | 24.7 | 132 | 1 of 5 | 7 |
What hospitals and help are near Diversicare of Oneonta?
Diversicare of Oneonta sits at 215 Valley Road, Oneonta 35121; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is UAB St. Vincent's St.Clair, about 24.2 miles away.
The long-term care ombudsman for Blount County works out of Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A) (205-670-5770); ADPH takes nursing home complaints at 1-800-356-9596.
What questions does Diversicare of Oneonta's record raise?
Use the data: ask to see the full July 23, 2023 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- At about 87% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm Diversicare of Oneonta 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.
