Diversicare Of Marion
Marion, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015158) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (334) 683-9696 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Marion has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Alabama state average of 3.0, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Diversicare Of Marion reports total nurse staffing of about 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Diversicare Of Marion has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Marion is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home located in Marion, Perry County, Alabama. Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1977, the facility maintains 71 certified beds with an average daily census of 63.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Alabama state average of 3.0. This overall figure combines a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Diversicare Of Marion is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 2.6 stars — notably lower than this facility's individual 5-star rating. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Diversicare Of Marion has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.96 hours per resident per day, with 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 47.4%; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 71 certified beds with an average of 63.8 residents per day.
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 operates 44 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively, combining to a 5-star overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3346839696 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3346839696 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Diversicare Of Marion at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015158?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.