The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2019 — 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 BIG SPRINGS
HUNTSVILLE, AL · Medicare-certified · 145 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS (HUNTSVILLE, AL) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 3-star quality rating. It reported 3.12 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, had $0 in fines over the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food safety, grievance handling, and respiratory care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1242 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 27, 2022Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1242.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.56
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.53
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 2.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 47%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%
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
16.4%16.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.8%4.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%7.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.2%5.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.2%4.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.9%14%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%0.7%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.4%0.9%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.5%21.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
—93.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.5%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—55.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
77.1%92.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited January 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited January 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure nurse aides had the skills and training needed to care for residents safely, including dementia care and abuse prevention. Cited March 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 947 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to update each resident’s assessment at least every three months. Cited July 2019 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 638 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · 46 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 124 residents on an average day (86% of 145 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 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.