DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Diversicare of Big Springs in Huntsville, Alabama has a Trust Grade of B+, indicating it is recommended and above average compared to other facilities. It ranks #49 out of 223 statewide, placing it in the top half of Alabama nursing homes, and #1 out of 12 in Madison County, meaning it has no local competition better than it. However, the facility's trend is worsening, with reported issues increasing from 2 in 2022 to 3 in 2023. Staffing is rated average with a 3 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 49%, which is about the state average. There have been no fines recorded, which is a positive sign, but the facility has been cited for concerns such as failing to ensure air conditioning vents were clean and not providing a scheduled shower for a dependent resident. While there are strengths like good health inspection ratings, these weaknesses raise questions about the quality of care.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Alabama
- #49/223
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 49% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Alabama facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 34 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Alabama. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Alabama avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 12 deficiencies on record
May 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #10, a resident dependent on staff...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0806
(Tag F0806)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to honor Resident Identifier (RI) #10's food preference ...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations, interviews, a facility policy, Resident's Rights and Quality of Life, and a review of the Maintenance Supervisor's POSITION DESCRIPTION, the facility failed to ensure air condit...
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Jan 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews, record review, a review of the, Grievance Log and a facility policy titled, Customer Concern (Grievance) Po...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident Identifier (RI) #45's 02 (Oxygen) tu...
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Mar 2021
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0947
(Tag F0947)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews and facility documents titled Team Member In-Service Record the facility failed to include DementiaTraining in the required 12 hour annual training for CNAs (Certified Nursing Assi...
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Jul 2019
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0638
(Tag F0638)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, interview, and review of the document titled, Resident Assessment Instrument User's Manual Version 3.0,t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that Oxygen cannula tubing was provided with a ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, interview and review of a facility document titled, Medication error, the facility failed to ens...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, and review of Resident Identifier (RI) #260's medical record, the facility failed to ensure that the Code St...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. RI #34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. Diagnosis included Alzheimer's disease.
On 07/17/19 at 11:40 AM, EI #8 CNA wa...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observations, interviews, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2017 Food Code, the facility failed to ensure:
1. the three-compartment sink and the food preparation sink drain pipes di...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (80/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Alabama.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Alabama facilities.
- • 12 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Diversicare Of Big Springs's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is considered above average nationally. Within Alabama, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Diversicare Of Big Springs Staffed?
CMS rates DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 49%, compared to the Alabama average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Diversicare Of Big Springs?
State health inspectors documented 12 deficiencies at DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS during 2019 to 2023. These included: 12 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Diversicare Of Big Springs?
DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 145 certified beds and approximately 120 residents (about 83% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama.
How Does Diversicare Of Big Springs Compare to Other Alabama Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Alabama, DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS's overall rating (4 stars) is above the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (49%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Diversicare Of Big Springs?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Diversicare Of Big Springs Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 4-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Alabama. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Diversicare Of Big Springs Stick Around?
DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS has a staff turnover rate of 49%, which is about average for Alabama nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Diversicare Of Big Springs Ever Fined?
DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Diversicare Of Big Springs on Any Federal Watch List?
DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.