DIVERSICARE OF ARAB

Diversicare of Arab is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 235 Third Street SE in Arab, Alabama, within Marshall County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and maintains 87 certified beds. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid residents, making it accessible to a broad range of individuals requiring skilled nursing or long-term care services. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component measures, each rated independently. Diversicare of Arab received a health inspection rating of 2 stars, indicating performance below the national average in this category. Health inspection ratings reflect the findings of state and federal inspections, including the number, scope, and severity of cited deficiencies. The staffing rating stands at 4 stars, placing this facility above the national average in terms of nurse and staff hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest available, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. These component ratings, when combined, produce the overall 3-star rating assigned by CMS. Diversicare of Arab is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payments. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid may cover long-term care costs for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria in the state of Alabama. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or additional insurance coverage should contact the facility directly at (256) 586-3111. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating matches the national average, but its component scores vary considerably. The 2-star health inspection rating falls below average, while the 4-star staffing rating and 5-star quality measure rating both exceed national norms. This divergence suggests that while clinical outcomes and staffing levels are strong relative to national comparisons, the inspection history reflects areas that may warrant closer review by those researching care options. As with all CMS-rated facilities, these ratings represent a snapshot based on available data and are updated periodically by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.