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Assisted Living in Huntsville

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Diversicare of Big Springs

Assisted Living in Huntsville

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Diversicare of Big Springs

Overview of Diversicare of Big Springs

Ideally situated near Huntsville Hospital Medical Mall in Huntsville, AL, Diversicare of Big Springs is an outstanding community that offers memory care, long-term care, complex medical care, hospice care, and rehabilitation. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Residents can keep their peace of mind in the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially engaged, with a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Delightful and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s wide range of care and state-of-the-art amenities creates the ideal setting for a worry-free retirement.

(256) 539-5111

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
4/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 41m per day

This home provides 16% less nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 135

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 88.6%
Residents per day (avg) 121
Occupancy rate
88.6%
Residents per day (avg)
121

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.1M
Profit
$1.5M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.1M
Profit
$1.5M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
31.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.8M
Total costs $13.5M
Bed community size
135-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 69 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
89%
In line with Alabama average
Occupied beds
120 / 135
Average residents 97 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusRegular
CountyMadison

Additional Licensing Details

Business TypeLimited Liability Company
CMS Certification Number15111

Ownership & Operating Entity

Diversicare of Big Springs is administrated by Bevery T. Cox.

Type Of Units

SNF (Skilled Nursing)
135 units
Total beds
135 units

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Wellness Programs

Types of Care at Diversicare of Big Springs

Assisted Living Memory Care Hospice Care

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on May 2023

Total health citations 12

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
3

Alabama average 3.46


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

9 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

12 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. May 11, 2023
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 11, 2023
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. May 11, 2023
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jan 27, 2022
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Huntsville The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.

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Diversicare of Big Springs
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Huntsville
135
No
69
Private Rooms
-
Bevery T. Cox
Lynridge of Huntsville Memory Care
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Huntsville
52
No
-
Private Rooms
A-
Lashawna Springer
Grandview Gardens
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Huntsville (Redstone Village)
48
No
27
Private Rooms
-
Robin Huffman
The Neighborhood at Madison
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Madison
46
No
33
Private Rooms
-
Tanya Barksdale
Fleming Farms (SCALF)
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Huntsville
32
No
-
Private Rooms
-
Amanda Hamilton

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 117
Employees 92
Contractors 25
Staff to resident ratio 1.04:1
33% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1

Avg staff/day 50
Average shift 8.5 hours
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 38,600
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 50
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

7.9%

3,044 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5005018,03891100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse120125,11691100%10.7
Medication Aide/Technician7073,90191100%10.2
Registered Nurse120123,61891100%9.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist5052,1146774%8.4
Qualified Social Worker0336326571%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist0556077077%5.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0445978492%4.9
Physical Therapy Aide0335666673%5.7
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
RN Director of Nursing1014715459%8.7
Dietitian1014716976%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker1014185560%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff1013856369%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0662946571%3.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0112443437%7.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant02255910%6.1
Medical Director01151910%5.7
50 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
12 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 74%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 77%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 92%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 73%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 59%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 76%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 60%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 69%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 71%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 37%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 10%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
112 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
18 residents (16.1%)
Medicaid
73 residents (65.2%)
Private pay or other
21 residents (18.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 5.8
35% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.3
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.4%
47% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.8%
45% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.8%
75% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.4%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.6%
6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
81% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.6%
33% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.2%
31% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.3%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.5%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 66.6%
20% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
19% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 55.1%
31% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Not applicable; focus on need.

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

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