DIVERSICARE OF ONEONTA

Diversicare of Oneonta is a long-term care facility located at 215 Valley Road in Oneonta, Alabama, within Blount County. The facility operates with 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Diversicare of Oneonta 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 stands at 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is also 2 out of 5. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, indicating performance above the national average in that specific category. CMS star ratings are based on data collected through on-site inspections, reported staffing hours, and clinical quality indicators. Diversicare of Oneonta accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. As a dually certified facility, it is available to residents who qualify under federal Medicare guidelines as well as those who qualify for Alabama Medicaid benefits. Individuals and families seeking placement are advised to contact the facility directly at (205) 274-2365 to confirm current bed availability, accepted payment types, and any private pay arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, Diversicare of Oneonta presents a mixed profile. The overall rating of 2 stars and the health inspection and staffing ratings of 2 stars each fall below the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 4 stars, however, indicates that the facility performs above average in clinical quality indicators, which include measures related to resident health outcomes and functional status. This combination of ratings suggests that while certain clinical outcomes track favorably against national norms, other operational areas including staffing and inspection results rate below the national standard. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for additional detail on specific inspection findings and staffing data before making placement decisions.