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Diversicare of Big Springs

Nursing HomeHuntsville, ALCMS 015111
19 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
4 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
145

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
126.6

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
19

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2023-05-11

*CMS

Citations

19 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.

  • 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.

  • 0806Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 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.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 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.

  • 0004Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0222Generalpotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  • 0341Generalpotential for harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0361Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

  • 0741Generalpotential for harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

  • 0372Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 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.

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.

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 19 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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