Occupancy rate
89%
In line with Alabama averagePrimarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Assisted Living Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
Occupancy rate
88.6%
Residents per day (avg)
121
Occupancy rate
88.6%
Residents per day (avg)
121
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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
$15,053,892.00
Profit
$1,521,416.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.5M
135-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 69 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Alabama averageOccupied beds
120 / 135
Average residents
97 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Home
Status
Regular
County:
Madison
Additional licensing details
Business type:
Limited Liability Company
CMS Certification Number:
15111
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
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Wellness Programs
Types of Care at Diversicare of Big Springs
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice Care
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
4
Alabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on May 2023
Total health citations
12
Citations per inspection
3
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
0
0
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.2
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
12 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
May 11, 2023
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 11, 2023
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
May 11, 2023
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jan 27, 2022
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Assisted Living around Huntsville
The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
Diversicare of Big Springs
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Huntsville
135
No
-
69
Private Rooms
Lynridge of Huntsville Memory Care
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
AL 35801
52
No
A-
-
Private Rooms
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Huntsville (Redstone Village)
48
No
-
27
Private / Shared Rooms
The Neighborhood at Madison
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
RC
Respite Care
Madison
46
No
-
33
Private Rooms
Fleming Farms (SCALF)
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
AL 35802
32
No
-
-
Private Rooms
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
117
Total Staff
92
Employees
25
Contractors
38,600
Total Hours (Quarter)
50
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 9.7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 10.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 8.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
82 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
21 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.9%
of total hours from contractors
3,044 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Medical Director: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 0 | 50 | 18,038 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 5,116 | 91 | 100% | 10.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3,901 | 91 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,618 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,114 | 67 | 74% | 8.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 632 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 607 | 70 | 77% | 5.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 597 | 84 | 92% | 4.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 566 | 66 | 73% | 5.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 54 | 59% | 8.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 69 | 76% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 418 | 55 | 60% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 385 | 63 | 69% | 6.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 294 | 65 | 71% | 3.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 244 | 34 | 37% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 55 | 9 | 10% | 6.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 9 | 10% | 5.7 |
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.8
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 averageAlabama average: 8.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
13.3
8% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 14.5
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.4%
47% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.8%
45% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 16.1%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.8%
75% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
6% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
81% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.6%
33% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.4%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
14.2%
31% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 20.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.3%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 91.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.5%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 94.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
66.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
66.6%
20% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 83.7%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
19% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
55.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
55.1%
31% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 80.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Diversicare of Big Springs based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
88.6%
↑ 6.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,521,416
↑ ~$367K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5,238,341
↑ ~$1.8M vs 2022
Profit Margin
10.5%
↑ 2.0pp vs 2022
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