nursing home in Boaz, AL
Diversicare of Boaz
600 Corley Avenue, Boaz, AL 35957 · (256) 593-8380
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Diversicare of Boaz at a glance
Diversicare of Boaz is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Boaz, Alabama (Marshall County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 3 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 4, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 51.8% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 100
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Diversicare Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- December 1, 1970
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Marshall County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015063
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.96 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.93 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.70 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.50 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 51.8% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.8% | 39.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 1 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 37 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,315 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 100 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 91 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.1% | 83.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 27.8% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.5% | 12% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 5.9% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 23.6% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.3% | 12.8% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 85% | 92.2% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.3% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80.1% | 80.3% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 76.3% | 85.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 11 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 15, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 23, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 7, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| July 4, 2025 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 29, 2025 |
| September 19, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 8, 2019 |
| September 19, 2019 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 8, 2019 |
| September 19, 2019 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 8, 2019 |
| August 8, 2018 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 18, 2018 |
| August 8, 2018 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 7, 2018 |
| August 8, 2018 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 7, 2018 |
| August 8, 2018 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 7, 2018 |
| August 8, 2018 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 7, 2018 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIVERSICARE LEASING COMPANY III LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2016 |
| ADVOCAT FINANCE, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 07/01/2016 |
| DAC NEWCORP INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/01/2022 |
| DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 11/01/2016 |
| DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 07/01/2016 |
| GASPAR, ENRICO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2019 |
| HALL, ETHAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2024 |
| KELLMAN, FRANKLIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
| KOHN, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2021 |
| RATNER, ERAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2021 |
| BODIE, REBECCA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/02/2020 |
| NEE, STEPHEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2023 |
| RATNER, ERAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/13/2024 |
| WEISHAAR, MATTHEW Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2003 |
| DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2024 |
| DIVERSICARE OF BOAZ LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2016 |
| GASPAR, ENRICO Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2019 |
| HALL, ETHAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Diversicare of Boaz's rating?
Diversicare of Boaz has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Alabama nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Diversicare of Boaz receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Diversicare of Boaz accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Diversicare of Boaz?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Diversicare Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Diversicare of Boaz and how do I contact it?
Diversicare of Boaz is at 600 Corley Avenue, Boaz, AL 35957. Phone: (256) 593-8380.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.