Senior Care Records.

Diversicare of Bessemer

820 GOLF COURSE ROAD, Bessemer, AL, 35020

Nursing home180 licensed beds0 citations on record
4 more within 6 milesOpen in Maps
Has this facility been cited?

Yes. Federal inspectors cited 13 deficiencies against Diversicare of Bessemer in Bessemer, Alabama at its most recent standard inspection on 2022-12-02. 2 findings have been recorded at the actual-harm level. Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall.

1 / 5Medicare overall rating
180certified beds
13deficiencies at the last inspection
0immediate-jeopardy findings on record
2actual-harm findings on record
0federal fines
What the inspectors found

Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it

CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.

Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.0
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.2
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.22
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.1
Most recent

The last 20 findings, newest first

Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0801 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0814 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0584 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0641 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0656 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0695 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0761 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0806 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0825 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · F0732 · 2022-12-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm

C

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2021-06-24 · standard survey · Actual harm to a resident

G

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0688 · 2021-06-24 · standard survey · Actual harm to a resident

G

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2021-06-24 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0565 · 2021-06-24 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0756 · 2021-06-24 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0758 · 2021-06-24 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0580 · 2021-06-24 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D
Medicare’s own rating

How CMS scores this home

These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.

OverallCombines the three below1 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles1 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are3 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home2 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS3.33129
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year56.8%
Ownership

Who owns Diversicare of Bessemer

Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.

OwnerRoleShareSince
DIVERSICARE LEASING COMPANY III LLCOrganization100%since 07/01/2016
ADVOCAT FINANCE, LLCOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 07/01/2016
DAC NEWCORP INCOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 04/04/2022
DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP.OrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 07/01/2016
KELLMAN, FRANKLINIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/13/2024
KOHN, BRIANIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/19/2021
RATNER, ERANIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/19/2021
BODIE, REBECCAIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/02/2020
NEE, STEPHENIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/20/2023
RATNER, ERANIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/13/2024
WEISHAAR, MATTHEWIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2003
EPHRAIM, MARIAIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/07/2021

Part of the DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE group.

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 015209.
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