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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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.
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 110th out of 130 homes in Alabama. 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.
| 35m per day | ▼ 8% 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.
| 24m per day | ▼ 49% 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.
| 1h 59m per day | ▼ 21% 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 33m per day | ▼ 22% 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.
| 3m per day | ▲ 50% 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.
| 21m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the Alabama average: 80.8%Diversicare of Big Springs is administrated by Bevery T. Cox.
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.
| 15 | 17 | This facility has 12% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (15 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 12% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 2.1 | 2.4 | This facility has 13% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (2.1 vs. AL avg 2.4).↓ 13% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recurring issues in resident care and environmental cleanliness. On May 11, 2023, inspectors cited three deficiencies, including dusty air conditioner vents in eight of twelve rooms, missed showers for a dependent resident, and serving noodles against a documented food preference. Earlier reports flagged failures in infection control, medication management, and training, showing inconsistent compliance but no immediate jeopardy or fines.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsAlabama average 2.9
Last Health inspection on May 2023
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.
9 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.7
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.2
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
23% worse than Alabama average
8% 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.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,572 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 0 | 58 | 19,217 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 4,306 | 92 | 100% | 10.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 4,062 | 92 | 100% | 10.3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,974 | 92 | 100% | 10.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,683 | 66 | 72% | 8.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 820 | 71 | 77% | 6.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 10 | 10 | 806 | 74 | 80% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 636 | 65 | 71% | 5.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 507 | 59 | 64% | 8.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 468 | 76 | 83% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 461 | 58 | 63% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 453 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 409 | 54 | 59% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 388 | 59 | 64% | 6.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 288 | 41 | 45% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 9 | 10% | 5.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 8 | 9% | 5.4 |
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.
5.8
35% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 8.9
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
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
7.4%
47% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 13.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.8%
45% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 16.1%
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%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
6% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
81% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.6%
33% 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
14.2%
31% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 20.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.3%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.5%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 94.8%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.38
19% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.00
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.21
79% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 1.79
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
66.6%
20% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 83.7%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.7%
19% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
55.1%
31% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 80.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.8%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 24.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.8%
32% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 11.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Alabama averageAlabama average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
40.0%
25% worse than Alabama averageAlabama average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
51.5%
In line with Alabama averageAlabama average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
112Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
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 Big Springs based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #63 / 129Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd 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.
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Wellness Programs
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Huntsville's city center to Diversicare of Big Springs's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Diversicare of Big Springs is located in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Diversicare of Big Springs is in the Twickenham Square neighborhood of Huntsville.
Diversicare of Big Springs has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Diversicare of Big Springs's occupancy is 89%.
Bevery T. Cox is the administrator of Diversicare of Big Springs.
Diversicare of Big Springs has 135 beds.
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Diversicare of Big Springs is located at 500 St Clair Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35801.
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