Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Diversicare of Arab
235 Third Street SE · Arab, AL 35016 · 87 certified beds
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About Diversicare of Arab
Diversicare of Arab is a nursing home in Arab, Alabama. Its capacity is 87 beds, below the Marshall County median of 100 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Diversicare Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 10 citations, the most recent on April 15, 2021. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.22 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (10)
Records from March 2018 to April 2021.
April 15, 2021
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2021.
April 15, 2021
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2021.
April 15, 2021
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2021.
April 15, 2021
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2021.
April 15, 2021
Tag F0761Ensure 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..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2021.
April 15, 2021
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident..
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 30, 2021.
February 6, 2019
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2019.
March 1, 2018
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly..
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2018.
March 1, 2018
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2018.
March 1, 2018
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards..
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2018.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.22 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.14 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Diversicare Healthcare, a chain of 44 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.7 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 3.1 for staffing, 3.5 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Alabama.
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