Diversicare of Big Springs

Name: Diversicare of Big Springs
Address: 500 ST. CLAIR AVENUE SOUTHWEST, Huntsville, AL, 35801, US
Telephone: 2565395111

500 St. Clair Avenue Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801 · Madison County · 145 certified beds · avg 124 residents/day · certified since Nov 1, 1978

Part of chain: DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE (44 facilities, chain avg rating 2.6★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.98

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (9)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 27, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly.
Jan 27, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Mar 26, 2021	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure its nurse aides had the skills needed to care for residents, including training in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Jul 18, 2019	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jul 18, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Jul 18, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jul 18, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Jul 18, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Jul 18, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 2).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	6	F
2021	1	D
2022	2	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Alabama avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.98	4.43	3.95	bottom 23% in Alabama; top 40% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.71	0.74	0.69	bottom 48% in Alabama; top 35% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.27	3.73	3.50	bottom 21% in Alabama; bottom 46% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.27	0.36	0.48	bottom 33% in Alabama; bottom 26% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	47.1	46.9	45.8	bottom 49% in Alabama; bottom 44% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	52.9	39.5	42.9	bottom 23% in Alabama; bottom 31% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.12, RN 0.56, weekend 2.57. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Advocat Finance, LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	01/13/2014
Dac Newcorp INC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	04/04/2022
Diversicare Leasing Company II LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/13/2014
Diversicare Management Services LP.	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	—	10/10/1996
Bodie, Rebecca	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/02/2020
Cox, Beverly	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	10/27/2023
Cox, Beverly	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/10/2024
Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC	Organization	Limited Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	04/04/2022
DMS GP LLC	Organization	General Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	04/04/2022
Gaspar, Enrico	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	06/05/2021
Gaspar, Enrico	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/10/2024
Kellman, Franklin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/13/2024
Kohn, Brian	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	11/19/2021
Nee, Stephen	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/20/2023
Ratner, Eran	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	11/19/2021
Ratner, Eran	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/13/2024
Weishaar, Matthew	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2003

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"What specific training do your nurse aides complete in dementia care and abuse prevention, and how often is it refreshed?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Rocket City Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	1.9 mi	Huntsville, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Windsor House	2.5 mi	Huntsville, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Brookshire Healthcare Center	2.6 mi	Huntsville, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
Regency Health Care and Rehabilitation Center	2.7 mi	Huntsville, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Huntsville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC	3.0 mi	Huntsville, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr at Magnolia Trace	3.9 mi	Huntsville, AL	★★★★★	3/5
The Health Center at Research Park	4.9 mi	Huntsville, AL	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Fairview at Redstone Village	8.2 mi	Huntsville, AL	★★★★☆	4/5
Valley View Health and Rehabilitation, LLC	9.7 mi	Madison, AL	★★★★☆	3/5
Madison Manor Nursing Home	9.8 mi	Madison, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5
South Hampton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	11.9 mi	Owens Cross Roads, AL	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 015111.

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Visit checklist — Diversicare of Big Springs

500 St. Clair Avenue Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801 · 2565395111

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "What specific training do your nurse aides complete in dementia care and abuse prevention, and how often is it refreshed?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 015111 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)