The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2025 — 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 BOAZ
BOAZ, AL · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
DIVERSICARE OF BOAZ (BOAZ, AL) has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection rating and no fines in the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 2.96 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9616 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9616.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.93
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.33
- Nurse aides
- 1.70
- Weekend nursing
- 2.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 48%
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
28.9%26%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.7%7.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
11.9%4.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.8%6.5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9%4.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.6%31.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.4%5.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.7%21.3%Improving
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
—95%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90%87.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—80.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.7%84.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to honor a resident’s right to manage their own money and financial affairs. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 567 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — 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 7 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 Boaz, previously Golden Livingcenter Boaz.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · 46 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 91.1 residents on an average day (91% of 100 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 55 years
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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.