DIVERSICARE OF MARION
505 EAST LAFAYETTE STREET, MARION, AL, 36756 · 3346839696
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
2.0
Quality Measures
5.0
71
Licensed Beds
2.0
Staffing Rating
Diversicare of Marion earned an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score. That composite rating pulls together three separate categories, and the facility scores well in two of them. The health inspection rating of 4 stars means state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems here than at most nursing homes, which is a good sign that the facility is being run safely and responsibly. The quality measures rating is a perfect 5 stars, meaning residents here are doing well across 15 clinical health markers like wound care, fall-related injuries, and medication management. That's a strong indicator of day-to-day care quality.
The one area worth a closer look is staffing, which received 2 stars, meaning nurse hours per resident are below average compared to other facilities. This doesn't mean residents aren't being cared for, but it does suggest the nursing staff may be stretched thinner than ideal. If your loved one has complex medical needs or requires frequent attention, it's worth asking the facility directly about their staffing levels and how they handle busier times. The excellent quality outcomes suggest the team is managing well overall, but staffing is always worth a conversation before making a final decision.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift, and how does that change on nights and weekends?
2. How long have your nursing staff been working here, and what do you do to keep good employees from leaving?
3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency in the middle of the night, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment staff discover the problem.
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses a bath, skips meals, or pushes back on their care routine?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who is mostly mobile but needs help with daily tasks?
6. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and what specific steps have you taken to fix any problems that were cited?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.