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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Diversicare of Bessemer is a 180-bed skilled nursing facility owned by Maria Ephraim in Bessemer, Alabama, on Golf Course Road. It focuses on short-term rehabilitation and complex medical care, taking Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. This means families have many ways for coverage, whether they’re seeking post-acute rehabilitation following a hospital stay or ongoing nursing care.
The facility keeps a 77 percent occupancy rate, with an average stay of 139 days, indicating a blend of rehabilitation residents and those in longer-term care. Total nursing care averages roughly 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident day, with support from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides. Such a level of daily care supports hands-on attention for residents managing complex medical needs or healing from hospitalization. The surrounding area rates 3 on the Walk Score measure, meaning most errands and destinations need a car. That’s typical for Bessemer’s setting, but it means the neighborhood is not walkable for residents or visiting family.
Infection control practices, care planning documentation, food safety and quality, building maintenance, and consistent delivery of direct resident care have been the deficiencies identified by the state inspections. Such findings have shown up across numerous inspection cycles.
Families touring the facility can inquire about how Diversicare of Bessemer is addressing and overseeing the mentioned operational areas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 84th out of 130 homes in Alabama for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 31m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 29m per day | ▼ 38% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 23m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 55m per day | ▼ 11% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ▼ 21% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 19m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Lower than the Alabama average: 80.8%Diversicare of Bessemer is administrated by Maria Ephraim.
In Alabama, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards conducts unannounced surveys to ensure facilities meet state licensing and federal certification safety standards.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Alabama state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 25 | 17 | This facility has 47% more total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (25 vs. AL avg 17).↑ 47% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 4.2 | 2.8 | This facility has 50% more deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (4.2 vs. AL avg 2.8).↑ 50% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on Dec 2022
Alabama average 10.4
Alabama average 3.46
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
23 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 25 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.7
900% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.2
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with Alabama average
5% better than Alabama average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 15 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
15
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 15 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
15
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.5 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 92 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
92
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,377 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 92 | 0 | 92 | 26,012 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,350 | 92 | 100% | 10.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,494 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 4,214 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 2 | 9 | 2,120 | 73 | 79% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 25 | 0 | 25 | 1,574 | 80 | 87% | 8.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 966 | 70 | 76% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 923 | 67 | 73% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 848 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 622 | 70 | 76% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 533 | 72 | 78% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 59 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 348 | 57 | 62% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 228 | 28 | 30% | 6.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 194 | 25 | 27% | 7.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 185 | 24 | 26% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 11 | 12% | 7.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 78 | 12 | 13% | 6.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 8 | 9% | 6 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.1
14% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 8.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.4
34% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 14.5
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.6%
20% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.9%
17% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 16.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.8%
68% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.2%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.6%
45% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
72% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
39% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.5%
39% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 20.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
9% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 94.8%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
19% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 83.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
23% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 80.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.9%
400% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
30.0%
44% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
42.0%
17% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
138Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Diversicare of Bessemer from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2024 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #39 / 129Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 129 homes in Alabama. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Alabama average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 27 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
6.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bessemer's city center to Diversicare of Bessemer's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Diversicare of Bessemer |
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).
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76.7%
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#108 / 127 | 15209 |
Diversicare of Bessemer is in the Hueytown neighborhood of Bessemer.
Diversicare of Bessemer has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Diversicare of Bessemer's occupancy is 77%.
Maria Ephraim is the administrator of Diversicare of Bessemer.
Diversicare of Bessemer has 180 beds.
Yes — there are 15 photos of Diversicare of Bessemer in the photo gallery on this page.
Diversicare of Bessemer is located at 820 Golf Course Road.
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