DIVERSICARE OF FOLEY

Diversicare of Foley is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 1701 North Alston Street in Foley, Alabama (Baldwin County), ZIP code 36535. The facility operates 154 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (251) 943-2781. 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 Foley holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from recent state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating stands at 3 out of 5, indicating a staffing level that aligns with the national average. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national average. CMS star ratings are based on standardized data and are intended to help the public compare nursing facilities at a high level. Diversicare of Foley is certified as both a Medicare and Medicaid provider, meaning it accepts residents who are covered under federal Medicare benefits as well as those covered under the joint federal-state Medicaid program. Individuals whose care is funded through private pay or long-term care insurance may also be admitted, subject to the facility's availability and admissions criteria. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly to confirm current bed availability and accepted payment sources. When compared to national benchmarks, Diversicare of Foley presents a mixed profile. Its overall rating of 1 star and health inspection rating of 1 star both fall notably below the national average, while its staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. The quality measure rating of 4 stars is above the national average, suggesting relatively stronger performance on certain clinical outcome indicators. The facility is one of multiple skilled nursing options in Baldwin County, Alabama, and the CMS data provided here reflects the most recently available federal reporting. Those seeking placement in a skilled nursing facility in the Foley area are encouraged to review full CMS inspection reports for additional detail.