DIVERSICARE OF BOAZ

Diversicare of Boaz is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 600 Corley Avenue in Boaz, Alabama, within Marshall County. The facility operates 100 certified beds and 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 performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Diversicare of Boaz holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, also below the national average, reflecting findings from recent standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to the national norm, accounting for both registered nurse and total nursing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is also 4 out of 5, suggesting that on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS, the facility performs above the national average. Diversicare of Boaz is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or additional insurance coverage are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (256) 593-8380. When compared to national averages, Diversicare of Boaz presents a mixed profile. The overall and health inspection ratings of 2 stars each fall below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating room for improvement in those areas. However, the staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each suggest that the facility performs above average in workforce levels and clinical outcomes. Prospective residents and their families may find it useful to review detailed inspection reports, available through the CMS Care Compare tool, to gain a more complete picture of the facility's performance history.