DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS

Diversicare of Big Springs is a skilled nursing facility located at 500 St. Clair Avenue Southwest in Huntsville, Alabama (zip code 35801), within Madison County. The facility operates 145 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five stars across multiple categories. Diversicare of Big Springs holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspection surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects reported nurse staffing levels relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 3 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data points such as rates of hospital readmission, resident mobility, and other care outcomes tracked by CMS. Diversicare of Big Springs is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria in the state of Alabama. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (256) 539-5111 to confirm current bed availability, private pay rates, and specific insurance acceptance. When compared against national benchmarks, Diversicare of Big Springs presents a mixed profile. Its overall rating of 4 stars and health inspection rating of 4 stars are both above the national average, suggesting favorable inspection outcomes relative to most facilities in the country. The staffing and quality measure ratings, each at 3 stars, are consistent with national averages, indicating performance at a typical level in those areas. The facility is one of multiple skilled nursing options in the Huntsville metropolitan area and serves Madison County residents seeking Medicare or Medicaid certified care.