nursing home in Marion, AL
Diversicare of Marion
505 East Lafayette Street, Marion, AL 36756 · (334) 683-9696
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Diversicare of Marion at a glance
Diversicare of Marion is a 71-bed for-profit nursing home in Marion, Alabama (Perry County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 3 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 19, 2022) found 1 health citation. The Alabama average is 3.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.4% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 71
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Diversicare Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1977
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Perry County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015158
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 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) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
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) | 0.47 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.14 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.59 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.4% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 39.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 1 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 5 | 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 | 71 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 64 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.9% | 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) | 1.2% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6.2% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1% | 0.8% | Better |
| 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) | 6% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1.3% | 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) | 29.6% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 9.3% | 12.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.3% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 66.7% | 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) | 6.7% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 34% | 85.3% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 23 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0226 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 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 September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 28, 2022 |
| August 19, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 23, 2022 |
| April 8, 2021 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 13, 2021 |
| April 8, 2021 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 13, 2021 |
| February 13, 2019 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 26, 2019 |
| February 13, 2019 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 26, 2019 |
| February 13, 2019 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 26, 2019 |
| February 13, 2019 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0751 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 26, 2019 |
| February 13, 2019 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 26, 2019 |
| February 13, 2019 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0781 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2019 |
| February 13, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2019 |
| February 13, 2019 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2019 |
| February 13, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2019 |
| February 13, 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 March 26, 2019 |
| February 13, 2019 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2019 |
| February 13, 2019 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHN, BRIAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2022 |
| LAHASKY, EPHRAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2022 |
| RATNER, ERAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2022 |
| BODIE, REBECCA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2022 |
| LAHASKY, EPHRAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2022 |
| NEE, STEPHEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/20/2023 |
| WEISHAAR, MATTHEW Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2022 |
| PHILLIPS, SHARON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Diversicare of Marion's rating?
Diversicare of Marion has 5 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 Marion receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Diversicare of Marion 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 Marion?
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 Marion and how do I contact it?
Diversicare of Marion is at 505 East Lafayette Street, Marion, AL 36756. Phone: (334) 683-9696.
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.