Diversicare of Riverchase is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Birmingham, Jefferson County, with 132 certified beds and 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS. ADPH licenses it as N3739 for 132 beds (regular status).
What stars has Diversicare of Riverchase earned on Medicare's Care Compare?
CMS shows 3 of 5 stars overall from CMS for Diversicare of Riverchase, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Certified beds / average daily residents | 132 / 125.0 |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain (CMS) | Diversicare Healthcare |
| Medicare/Medicaid since | December 1, 1979 |
| ADPH license | N3739, 132 beds |
| Administrator (ADPH) | Hannah Parker |
Its average daily census of about 125 fills roughly 95% of certified beds; the median for certified nursing homes in the seven counties is 89%.
How many deficiencies were cited at Diversicare of Riverchase?
The newest standard health survey in CMS's data, dated July 1, 2021, produced 1 health deficiencies for Diversicare of Riverchase: 1 from the standard survey and 0 from complaint visits.
The previous cycle (standard survey October 3, 2019) recorded 7. Across the area's certified homes the median newest-cycle count is 4, which puts Diversicare of Riverchase at or below the local middle. CMS lists no fines in its three-year window.
What does CMS report about staffing at Diversicare of Riverchase?
Residents at Diversicare of Riverchase get about 3.14 nurse staffing hours each per day in CMS payroll data (area median 3.72), including 0.43 registered-nurse hours (median 0.53).
Total nursing turnover is 38.1% against a local median of 53.5%; RN turnover is 42.9%.
How does Diversicare of Riverchase compare with nearby homes?
The closest other licensed nursing home is Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility in Hoover, about 1.8 miles away, which CMS rates 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | CMS deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleria Woods Skilled Nursing Facility | 1.8 | 30 | 2 of 5 | 4 |
| South Haven Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 2.3 | 101 | 3 of 5 | 1 |
| Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Hoover, LLC | 2.6 | 118 | 1 of 5 | 8 |
| Aspire Physical Recovery Center at Cahaba River, LLC | 4.7 | 120 | 1 of 5 | 8 |
| Brookdale University Park SNF (AL) | 5.7 | 66 | 2 of 5 | 8 |
What hospitals and help are near Diversicare of Riverchase?
Diversicare of Riverchase sits at 2500 Riverhaven Drive, Birmingham 35244; the closest general hospital on ADPH's roster is Grandview Medical Center, about 5.2 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 questions does Diversicare of Riverchase's record raise?
Use the data: ask to see the full July 1, 2021 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction.
- At about 95% occupancy, ask about the wait for a long-term Medicaid bed.
- Confirm Diversicare of Riverchase 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.
