DIVERSICARE OF GREENSBORO

Diversicare of Greensboro is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 616 Armory Street in Greensboro, Alabama, within Hale County. The facility holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 97 certified beds. It is currently active and accepting residents under both federal programs. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns this composite rating based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Diversicare of Greensboro received a 4-star rating in health inspections, a 3-star rating in staffing, and a 5-star rating in quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects findings from state surveys conducted on behalf of CMS, including complaint investigations and standard surveys. The staffing rating of 3 stars is in line with the national average and reflects reported hours of care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is based on clinical data reported for residents, including measures related to physical function, hospital readmissions, and other health outcomes. Diversicare of Greensboro is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible residents who meet financial and medical criteria established by the state of Alabama. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage eligibility are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or the appropriate state and federal agencies. When compared against national benchmarks, Diversicare of Greensboro performs above average overall. The national average overall CMS star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's 5-star overall rating indicates performance above that benchmark across the composite measure. The quality measure domain, rated at 5 stars, represents the facility's strongest area of performance relative to national comparisons. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms, while the health inspection rating of 4 stars is above the national average. Families and professionals conducting research on skilled nursing facilities in Hale County, Alabama, may use these CMS ratings as one component of a broader evaluation process.