Public Record
Diversicare of Big Springs
Operated by Diversicare Healthcare
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 145
- Avg. residents per day
- 126.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 12
- Fire safety findings
- 7
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2023-05-11
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Citations
12 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0947Generalpotential for harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- 0638Generalpotential for harm
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection3 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection2 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety6 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection6 deficiencies
Ownership
Diversicare Healthcare
46nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Diversicare of Big Springs?
- Diversicare of Big Springs is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Huntsville, AL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 015111.
- What is the CMS rating for Diversicare of Big Springs?
- Diversicare of Big Springs has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Diversicare of Big Springs have?
- Diversicare of Big Springs is certified for 145 beds. It serves an average of 126.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Diversicare of Big Springs have?
- Diversicare of Big Springs has 12 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Diversicare of Big Springs last inspected?
- Diversicare of Big Springs was last inspected on May 11, 2023. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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