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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Diversicare of Boaz

600 Corley Avenue, Boaz, AL 35957

Diversicare of Boaz, a 100-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Boaz, AL, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #139 of 223 rated homes in AL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#139 of 223
In-state rank among rated AL homes
2.96
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
11
Inspection findings

The verdict

Diversicare of Boaz, a 100-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Boaz, AL, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #139 of 223 rated homes in AL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#139 of 223
In-state rank among rated AL homes
2.96
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
11
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 224 AL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
015063
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
100
Residents
91
In Hospital
No
County
Marshall
Last Inspection
Jul 4, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 2.96 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.93 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.33
CNA Hours
1.70
Total Nursing Hours
2.96 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
51.8%
RN Turnover
47.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Diversicare of Boaz

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Diversicare of Boaz ranks #139 of 223 rated nursing homes in AL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Diversicare of Boaz operates 100 certified beds in Boaz, AL with approximately 91 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 4★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 2.96 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.93 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Diversicare of Boaz falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 51.8% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (11 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 4, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 4, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 4, 2025 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 4, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 4, 2025 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 4, 2025 Tag: 0567

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jul 4, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 29, 2025

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 19, 2019 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 8, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2018 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2018 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 8, 2018 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2018

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 5.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 27.8% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 85.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 23.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 95.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 18.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 76.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 80.1% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Diversicare of Boaz, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Diversicare of Boaz

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The AL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View AL registry
  • Peer homes near 100 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in AL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Diversicare of Boaz?
Diversicare of Boaz has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Diversicare of Boaz rank among nursing homes in AL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Diversicare of Boaz ranks 139th among 223 rated nursing homes in AL (#139 of 223). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Diversicare of Boaz?
Diversicare of Boaz reports 2.96 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.93 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 51.8%.
How many beds does Diversicare of Boaz have?
Diversicare of Boaz has 100 certified beds with approximately 91 residents. The facility is located at 600 Corley Avenue, Boaz, AL 35957.
Does Diversicare of Boaz have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Diversicare of Boaz has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Diversicare of Boaz received any fines or penalties?
No, Diversicare of Boaz has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Diversicare of Boaz?
Diversicare of Boaz is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Diversicare of Boaz last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Diversicare of Boaz was on Jul 4, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Diversicare of Boaz?
Diversicare of Boaz is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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