Diversicare of Big Springs

Nursing Home · Huntsville, AL

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number015111

Contact & location

500 ST. Clair Avenue Southwest
Huntsville, AL 35801
Madison County
Phone
(256) 539-5111
ZIP code
35801 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
145
Residents per day
124.0 (86% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Diversicare of Big Springs LLC
Chain
Diversicare Healthcare (44 facilities, avg 2.6★)
Medicare certified since
November 1, 1978
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.12 (state 3.88 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.56 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.53 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.04 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.57 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
47.1 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
52.9 (state 39.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 27, 2022
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 4.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
9 health · 7 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2022-01-27 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.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-01
2022-01-27 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-03-01
2021-03-26 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-04-30
2019-07-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-08-22
2019-07-18 Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-08-22
2019-07-18 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-08-22
2019-07-18 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-08-22
2019-07-18 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-08-22
2019-07-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-08-22

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Diversicare Leasing Company II LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Advocat Finance, LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Dac Newcorp INC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Diversicare Management Services LP. (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Cox, Beverly (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gaspar, Enrico (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gaspar, Enrico (individual)Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Kellman, Franklin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kohn, Brian (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratner, Eran (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bodie, Rebecca (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Nee, Stephen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratner, Eran (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Weishaar, Matthew (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
DMS GP LLC (organization)General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC (organization)Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Cox, Beverly (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Diversicare of Big Springs?

Diversicare of Big Springs has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Alabama.

How many beds does Diversicare of Big Springs have?

It has 145 certified beds and cares for about 124 residents per day.

Has Diversicare of Big Springs been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Diversicare of Big Springs?

It is part of Diversicare Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Diversicare of Big Springs?

(256) 539-5111. The facility is located at 500 ST. Clair Avenue Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.