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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Diversicare of Marion

505 East Lafayette Street, Marion, AL 36756

Diversicare of Marion, a 71-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Marion, AL, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, 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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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.06
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
5
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
015158
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
71
Residents
65
In Hospital
No
County
Perry
Last Inspection
Aug 19, 2022

Staffing Data

How the 3.06 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.54 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.37
CNA Hours
2.15
Total Nursing Hours
3.06 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
53.1%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Diversicare of Marion

Diversicare of Marion operates 71 certified beds in Marion, AL with approximately 65 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 2★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 5 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.06 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.54 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Diversicare of Marion falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 53.1%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (5 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 19, 2022 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 23, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 8, 2021 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 13, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 8, 2021 Tag: 0644

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 13, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2019

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2019 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 20, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 8.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 9.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 11.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.7% 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 63.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 30.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 94.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 11.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 36.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Diversicare of Marion?
Diversicare of Marion has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Diversicare of Marion?
Diversicare of Marion reports 3.06 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.54 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 53.1%.
How many beds does Diversicare of Marion have?
Diversicare of Marion has 71 certified beds with approximately 65 residents. The facility is located at 505 East Lafayette Street, Marion, AL 36756.
Does Diversicare of Marion have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Diversicare of Marion has 5 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Diversicare of Marion received any fines or penalties?
No, Diversicare of Marion has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Diversicare of Marion?
Diversicare of Marion is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Diversicare of Marion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Diversicare of Marion was on Aug 19, 2022. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Diversicare of Marion?
Diversicare of Marion 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. Always verify information directly 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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