Nursing Home
Diversicare of Bessemer
Certified beds
180
Avg. 141 residents a day
Ownership
For-profit
Corporation
Medicare
Certified
Since Jan 1978
Medicaid
Certified
Since Jan 1978
CMS rating
1
Much below average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Alabama avgAL | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.33 | 3.88 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.52 | 0.65 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.59 | 0.79 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.23 | 2.44 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 2.91 | 3.26 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Alabama avgAL | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 56.8% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 39.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Alabama and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (224 Alabama and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
13health deficiencies
Dec 2, 2022 · 13 standard, 0 complaint
Alabama average: 3.9 · U.S. average: 9.2
Alabama average: 3.9 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
11health deficiencies
Jun 24, 2021 · standard and complaint surveys combined
FinesNone
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 180 Medicare-certified beds
Location
820 Golf Course Rd, Bessemer, AL 35020
Jefferson County · 1.2 mi from the center of Bessemer
Facility details
Legal business nameDiversicare of Bessemer LLC
OperatorDiversicare Healthcare
OwnershipFor-profit corporation
Facilities in chain44
Medicare approvedJan 1, 1978
Chain average rating2.5 of 5
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number015209
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.