Diversicare of Bessemer

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (25)

Records from February 2020 to December 2022.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0814

  Dispose of garbage and refuse properly..

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0825

  Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0641

  Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0584

  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..

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0732

  Post nurse staffing information every day..

  Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0695

  Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0806

  Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0812

  Procure 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 January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0804

  Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature..

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0880

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0801

  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..

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0656

  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• December 2, 2022

  Tag F0761

  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..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2023.

• June 24, 2021

  Tag F0565

  Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility..

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 29, 2021.

• June 24, 2021

  Tag F0580

  Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 29, 2021.

• June 24, 2021

  Tag F0679

  Provide activities to meet all resident's needs..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 29, 2021.

• June 24, 2021

  Tag F0641

  Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 29, 2021.

• June 24, 2021

  Tag F0756

  Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures..

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 29, 2021.

• June 24, 2021

  Tag F0758

  Implement 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 July 29, 2021.

• June 24, 2021

  Tag F0677

  Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable..

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 29, 2021.

Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

3.20 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.38 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

• Parent company: Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC