Diversicare Of Bessemer
Bessemer, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015209) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (205) 425-5241 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Bessemer has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Diversicare Of Bessemer reports 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.8%.
Diversicare Of Bessemer has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Bessemer is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1978. The facility maintains 180 certified beds with an average of 140.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.33 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.8%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines are on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data.
Diversicare Of Bessemer is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare, as ratings and inspection results are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Diversicare Of Bessemer accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident per day, with 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 56.8%; the staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 180 certified beds and an average daily population of 140.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which includes 44 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a staffing rating, and a quality measure (QM) rating; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 2054255241 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2054255241 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015209?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.