nursing home in Huntsville, AL
Diversicare of Big Springs
500 St. Clair Avenue Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801 · (256) 539-5111
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Diversicare of Big Springs at a glance
Diversicare of Big Springs is a 145-bed for-profit nursing home in Huntsville, Alabama (Madison County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 27, 2022) found 2 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.1% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 145
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Diversicare Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1978
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Madison County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015111
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.12 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.56 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.04 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.57 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.1% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52.9% | 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) | 2 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 7 | 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 | 145 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 124 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 85.5% | 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) | 0.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1% | 1% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 4.8% | 12% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 4.5% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.8% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| 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) | 15.8% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.5% | 12.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.5% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96% | 92.2% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.9% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 55.1% | 80.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 81.5% | 85.3% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2022 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 1, 2022 |
| January 27, 2022 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 March 1, 2022 |
| March 26, 2021 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 6, 2021 |
| March 26, 2021 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 30, 2021 |
| July 18, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 21, 2019 |
| July 18, 2019 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2019 |
| July 18, 2019 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2019 |
| July 18, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2019 |
| July 18, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0361 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2019 |
| July 18, 2019 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 21, 2019 |
| July 18, 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 August 22, 2019 |
| July 18, 2019 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2019 |
| July 18, 2019 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2019 |
| July 18, 2019 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2019 |
| July 18, 2019 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2019 |
| July 18, 2019 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2019 |
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 II LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/13/2014 |
| ADVOCAT FINANCE, LLC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 01/13/2014 |
| DAC NEWCORP INC Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 04/04/2022 |
| DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | — | 10/10/1996 |
| COX, BEVERLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| GASPAR, ENRICO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/10/2024 |
| GASPAR, ENRICO Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/05/2021 |
| 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 |
| DMS GP LLC Organization | general partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC Organization | limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| COX, BEVERLY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Diversicare of Big Springs's rating?
Diversicare of Big Springs has 4 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 Big Springs receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Diversicare of Big Springs 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 Big Springs?
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 Big Springs and how do I contact it?
Diversicare of Big Springs is at 500 St. Clair Avenue Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801. Phone: (256) 539-5111.
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.