DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER

Diversicare of Bessemer is a nursing care facility located at 820 Golf Course Road in Bessemer, Alabama, within Jefferson County. The facility operates 180 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Diversicare of Bessemer holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, indicating a lower performance in this area relative to national norms. The staffing rating stands at 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects the ratio and consistency of staff assigned to resident care. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and pertains to clinical outcome indicators tracked across resident populations. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, Diversicare of Bessemer is able to serve residents whose care costs are covered under either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may provide coverage for longer-term custodial care for eligible individuals. Residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify specific coverage terms and eligibility requirements. The facility phone number is (205) 425-5241. When considered against national benchmarks, Diversicare of Bessemer presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. The overall rating of 1 star and the health inspection rating of 1 star are both notably below the national average of 3.0 stars for overall performance. The staffing rating of 4 stars, by contrast, is above the national average, suggesting relatively stronger performance in staff resourcing. The quality measure rating of 2 stars falls below average. These ratings are derived from data reported to CMS and are updated periodically as part of the agency's Nursing Home Care Compare program. The ratings represent one source of information among several that may be considered when researching nursing care options in the Bessemer, Alabama area.