Nursing Home

Diversicare of Marion

Overview of Diversicare of Marion
Diversicare of Marion is a healthcare facility located in Marion, Alabama. It offers a range of services including short stay rehabilitation, complex medical care, long term care, memory care, hospice care, and assisted living. The facility aims to enhance the quality of life for each patient and resident.
(334) 683-9696

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 27m per day

This home provides 21% less nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 71

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 79.6%
Residents per day (avg) 113
Occupancy rate
79.6%
Residents per day (avg)
113

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

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 16 days

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$13.6M
Profit
$2.1M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$13,561,074.00
Profit
$2,080,534.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.8M
28.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.6M
Total costs $11.5M
Bed community size
71-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
In line with Alabama average
Occupied beds
67 / 71
Average residents 97 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Perry

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015040

Ownership & operating entity

Diversicare of Marion is administrated by Sharon Phillips.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Stay Rehabilitation
Complex Medical Care
Long Term Care
Memory Care
Hospice Care
Assisted Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

Welcoming environment
supportive staff
highly trained caregivers

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Stay Rehabilitation, Complex Medical Care, Long Term Care, Memory Care, Hospice Care, Assisted Living

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Apr 2023

Total health citations 14
Citations per inspection
4.67

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

11 of 14 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 14 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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

13 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

1 minor citation More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Apr 05, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Apr 05, 2023
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 05, 2023
Corrected

Resident Rights minor citation Apr 05, 2023
Corrected

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Diversicare of Marion
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Address Marion, AL 36756

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

123
Total Staff
106
Employees
17
Contractors
37,012
Total Hours (Quarter)
51
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse188.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse149.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant547.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
96 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.3%
of total hours from contractors
2,708 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5405416,95291100%7.6
Medication Aide/Technician9094,59491100%10.1
Licensed Practical Nurse140144,24691100%9.4
Registered Nurse180183,35291100%8.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,8806774%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0446676976%6.4
Qualified Social Worker0226406875%7.1
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1014996066%8.3
Speech Language Pathologist0334986774%5.9
Dental Services Staff1014836268%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0224365763%7.5
RN Director of Nursing1014335965%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker1014315662%7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff1014105055%8.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0222094145%5.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0221953640%5.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant01139910%4.3
Medical Director0112433%8

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
108 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (3.7%)
Medicaid
80 residents (74.1%)
Private pay or other
24 residents (22.2%)
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. 5.6
37% 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. 13.5
7% 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 4.1%
71% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.6%
40% 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 26.8%
97% 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 2.3%
32% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.5%
8% 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 6.3%
17% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9%
58% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.5%
73% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
8% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than 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 91.0%
9% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
56% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.9%
7% better 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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