Diversicare of Riverchase

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Birmingham, AL

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Diversicare of Riverchase

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Birmingham, AL

CMS overall rating

2500 River Haven Dr, Birmingham, AL 35244 View map

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Diversicare of Riverchase accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Diversicare of Riverchase accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Diversicare of Riverchase

Diversicare of Riverchase is a highly recognized nursing home in Birmingham, AL, that offers short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and long-term care. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind in a home-like and supportive environment. 24-hour care, medication assistance, and nutritious dining are also offered to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to understand residents’ unique needs through personalized care services.

Entertainment options, wellness programs, and social events help residents enhance their cognition and stay active. Private and accessible rooms and lively communal spaces also allow residents to rest without hassles. Residents also experience a slow-paced lifestyle with its serene location in the tree-lined neighborhood of Birmingham. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in Alabama, especially with its nurturing setting and high-quality services.

Facility Direct Line (205) 987-0901

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Alabama state averages

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.	28m per day	▼ 27% 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.	33m per day	▼ 31% 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 7m per day	▼ 15% State avg: 2h 30m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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 48m per day	▼ 15% 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.	1m per day	▼ 41% 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.	16m per day	▼ 28% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

173 days

132-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 14 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

92%

Higher than the Alabama average: 80.8%

Occupied beds

121 / 132

Average occupied beds in Alabama homes 97 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusRegular

CountyJefferson

Diversicare of Riverchase is legally operated by Limited Liability Company, and administered by Adam M. Alvis.

Short-Term Rehab

Rehabilitation

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Since 2018 · 8 years of data 26 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.

Since 2018 vs. Alabama state average

Overall vs. AL average

Latest Inspection April 28, 2023 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	AL Average	vs. AL Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	26	—	—
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2018.	3.3	—	—

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

April 28, 2023 complaint investigations found 17 deficiencies including misappropriation of resident property, missed physician appointments, medication errors, inaccurate assessments, and pressure ulcer care failures.
Hand hygiene lapses were substantiated in July 2021, with a CNA failing to sanitize between glove changes and contaminating clean briefs during incontinent care.
The October 3, 2019 annual inspection cited 7 deficiencies but no immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations were issued.

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Inspections since 2018

Total health inspections 4

Alabama average 2.9

Last Health inspection on Apr 2023

Total health citations

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection

4.5

Alabama average 3.46

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

9 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7

Serious health citations

100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations Alabama average: 0.2

18 moderate citations Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations Alabama average: 0.4

Citations history (last 8 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 28, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 28, 2023

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 28, 2023

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 28, 2023

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 4 deficiencies (22%)

Infection Control 1 deficiency (6%)

Resident Rights 1 deficiency (6%)

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 1 deficiency (6%)

Pharmacy Services 1 deficiency (6%)

Environmental 1 deficiency (6%)

Total staff 129

Employees 109

Contractors 20

Staff to resident ratio 1.26 : 1

19% fewer staff per resident than Alabama average

Avg staff/day 53

Average shift 8.2 hours

0% compared with Alabama average

Total staff hours (quarter) 39,765

Nursing staff breakdown

9.6 hours

10.2 hours

7.5 hours

Contractor staffing

2,184 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	66	0	66	20,271	92	100%	7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	0	14	5,757	92	100%	10.2
Medication Aide/Technician	7	0	7	3,835	92	100%	11.4
Registered Nurse	11	0	11	3,417	92	100%	9.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	0	4	1,375	66	72%	7.9
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	524	61	66%	8.6
Dietitian	1	0	1	497	62	67%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	488	61	66%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	486	62	67%	7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	460	58	63%	7.9
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	435	54	59%	8.1
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	404	68	74%	5.9
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	390	62	67%	6.3
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	3	3	320	38	41%	7
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	6	6	277	58	63%	4.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	224	65	71%	3.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	48	9	10%	5.3
Medical Director	0	1	1	36	6	7%	6
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	27	3	3%	8.9

% of Days 3%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 8.3

6% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score 15.6

8% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 6.9%

50% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened 20.5%

27% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 19.5%

43% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury 4.5%

32% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.1%

20% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.1%

59% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight 2.7%

50% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms 0.2%

80% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use 8.9%

57% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 85.7%

6% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine 97.5%

In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.35

33% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.00

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.82

54% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures

Above average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.3%

7% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.3%

38% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine 96.4%

20% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 56.5%

5% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 34.3%

32% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 12 days

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Total residents 102

Medicare

6.9% of residents

Medicaid

55.9% of residents

Private pay or other

37.3% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

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

Active Resident Council

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

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Diversicare of Riverchase from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 91.5% ↑ 6.2pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income $1.9M ↑ ~$1.6M vs 2023

Payroll Costs $5.7M ↑ ~$1.2M vs 2023

Operating Margin 13.3% ↑ 11.0pp vs 2023

Financial Performance

Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income

Salaries Wage Costs Contract Labor

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	91.8%	91.6%	90.5%	93.1%	91.4%	93.0%	87.0%	87.8%	88.8%	83.9%	77.8%	81.3%	85.3%	91.5%
Beds	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132	132
Net Income	$1,284,107	$848,616	$475,585	$853,355	$445,480	$105,285	-$158,520	-$192,795	$40,001	-$446,585	$870,709	$612,827	$329,738	$1,920,331
Gross Revenue	$13,268,421	$12,906,903	$13,098,277	$12,931,054	$12,561,216	$11,110,025	$8,304,614	$13,124,089	$12,395,061	$12,312,740	$15,266,944	$15,285,811	$13,537,470	$15,160,366
Operating Expenses	$10,053,494	$10,280,735	$10,683,171	$10,437,033	$10,411,635	$8,973,514	$7,209,515	$11,200,464	$10,602,960	$10,922,328	$11,931,976	$12,639,915	$12,350,407	$12,392,332
Net Patient Income	$1,076,742	$640,250	$81,248	$570,333	$174,739	-$147,347	-$156,583	-$195,279	$33,744	-$454,450	$868,524	$612,318	$295,465	$1,904,900
Net Patient Revenue	$11,130,236	$10,920,985	$10,764,419	$11,007,366	$10,586,374	$8,826,167	$7,052,932	$11,005,185	$10,636,704	$10,467,878	$12,800,500	$13,252,233	$12,645,872	$14,297,232
Payroll Costs	$5,182,164	$5,178,411	$5,228,051	$5,287,049	$5,301,891	$4,880,713	$3,321,826	$4,866,231	$4,920,490	$5,427,527	$6,091,069	$4,588,243	$4,538,102	$5,744,218
Operating Margin %	9.7%	5.9%	0.8%	5.2%	1.7%	-1.7%	-2.2%	-1.8%	0.3%	-4.3%	6.8%	4.6%	2.3%	13.3%
Medicare %	17.9%	17.4%	16.5%	13.6%	11.1%	9.1%	8.4%	9.4%	5.7%	5.2%	7.5%	4.9%	2.5%	1.7%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	57.6%	54.1%	56.8%	56.4%	59.0%	62.5%	69.1%	69.5%
Private %	82.1%	82.6%	83.5%	86.4%	88.9%	90.9%	34.0%	36.5%	37.5%	38.4%	33.5%	32.6%	28.4%	28.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$252	$247	$247	$245	$240	$236	$254	$260	$249	$258	$342	$338	$308	$323
Cost/Day	$227	$232	$245	$233	$236	$240	$259	$265	$248	$269	$318	$323	$301	$280
Avg Length of Stay	95.5 days	81.8 days	99.1 days	124.9 days	96.1 days	128.2 days	90.3 days	78.1 days	114.4 days	105.3 days	79.6 days	72.3 days	101.0 days	172.7 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue

$14.3M

Net patient income

$1.9M

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$14.3M

Net patient income

$1.9M

Other income

$15.4K

Payroll costs

$5.7M 40.2% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$6.6M

Total costs

$12.4M

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Beauty Services

Rehabilitative Support

Social and Recreational Activities

Wellness Programs

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (47% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 24%

Private pay 47%

Medicaid 30%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 7%

Private pay 68%

Medicaid 25%

2500 River Haven Dr, Birmingham, AL 35244

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

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

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

Benefits

In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)

General Alabama resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+

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

Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA

Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

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

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority

General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits

Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+

General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county

Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned

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

Benefits

Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age —

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

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

Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.

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

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

Who is the owner of Diversicare of Riverchase?

Diversicare of Riverchase is legally operated by Limited Liability Company, and administered by Adam M. Alvis.

Is Diversicare of Riverchase in a walkable area?

Diversicare of Riverchase has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Diversicare of Riverchase?

Diversicare of Riverchase's occupancy is 92%.

Does Diversicare of Riverchase operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Diversicare of Riverchase is registered as a for-profit in AL.

Who is the administrator of Diversicare of Riverchase?

Adam M. Alvis is the administrator of Diversicare of Riverchase.

How many beds does Diversicare of Riverchase have?

Diversicare of Riverchase has 132 beds.

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Diversicare of Riverchase

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2018

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)

Citations history (last 8 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

66 Certified Nursing Assistant

14 Licensed Practical Nurse

7 Medication Aide/Technician

11 Registered Nurse

4 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Dental Services Staff

1 Dietitian

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

2 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 RN Director of Nursing

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Occupational Therapy Aide

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

1 Mental Health Service Worker

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Admissions

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Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Alabama

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

Alabama CARES Program

Guides for Better Senior Living

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Alabama