The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
DIVERSICARE OF ARAB
ARAB, AL · Medicare-certified · 87 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
DIVERSICARE OF ARAB has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspections, 3-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 2.97 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection issues included food handling, infection control, and garbage disposal.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.973 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 15, 2021Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.973.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.63
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.37
- Nurse aides
- 1.97
- Weekend nursing
- 2.49
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.5%17.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.7%1.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.4%5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%12.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.5%5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.5%6.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.3%29.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.8%22.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.5%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.9%95.8%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.8%93%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited March 2018 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited April 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited April 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2016
Now operated by Diversicare of Arab, previously Golden Livingcenter - Arab.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · 46 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 83.3 residents on an average day (96% of 87 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.