Diversicare of Arab
235 Third Street Se, Arab, AL 35016
Diversicare of Arab is a nursing home in Arab, Alabama. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (256) 586-3111
- Last standard health inspection
- April 15, 2021 (5 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 87
- Residents per day, on average
- 77.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Diversicare of Arab LLC
- Chain
- Diversicare Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
The same number of health citations as the Alabama average (10).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
6 citations
Health inspection on April 15, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2021.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2018.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2021.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2018.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2021.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2021.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2021.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 30, 2021.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 6, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2019.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on February 6, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0343. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2019.
3 citations
Health inspection on March 1, 2018
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2018.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2018.
Citation F0812. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2018.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 1, 2018
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2018.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2018.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DIVERSICARE LEASING COMPANY III LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 07/01/2016
- ADVOCAT FINANCE, LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/01/2016
- DAC NEWCORP INC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 04/04/2022
- DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 05/10/1994
- DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/01/2016
- RATNER, ERANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/13/2024
Questions
When was Diversicare of Arab last inspected?
CMS lists April 15, 2021 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Diversicare of Arab have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since March 1, 2018. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Diversicare of Arab been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Diversicare of Arab?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Diversicare of Arab a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.