Public Record
Diversicare of Riverchase
Operated by Diversicare Healthcare
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 132
- Avg. residents per day
- 123.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 18
- Fire safety findings
- 15
- Inspections on file
- 7
- Last inspection
- 2023-04-28
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Citations
18 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.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0660Generalpotential for harm
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0553Generalpotential for harm
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
- 0602Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0690Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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 reportInspection9 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety3 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety9 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection7 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety3 deficiencies
Ownership
Diversicare Healthcare
46nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Diversicare of Riverchase?
- Diversicare of Riverchase is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Birmingham, AL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 015145.
- What is the CMS rating for Diversicare of Riverchase?
- Diversicare of Riverchase 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 Riverchase have?
- Diversicare of Riverchase is certified for 132 beds. It serves an average of 123.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does Diversicare of Riverchase have?
- Diversicare of Riverchase has 18 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Diversicare of Riverchase last inspected?
- Diversicare of Riverchase was last inspected on April 28, 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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