DIVERSICARE OF MARION – MARION, AL

CMS Verified · Updated March 2026

Diversicare Of Marion

505 EAST LAFAYETTE STREET, Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-9696
71.0 beds
All Marion facilities
66.0
Score /100
5.0★
CMS Overall
4.0★
Health Inspection
5.0★
Quality Care
2.0★
Staffing
#5385
National Rank

#5385
of 14703 nationally
National Rank
#84
of 224 in AL
State Rank
#2
of 2 in county
County Rank
#2
of 2 in Marion
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 36756
ZIP Rank








Facility

Diversicare Of Marion

Address

505 East Lafayette Street, Marion, AL 36756

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 71 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Auto Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ Serious safety findings
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years

Composite Quality Score

66.0
/ 100

Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →

Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
34.9 / 35

Quality of Care (25 pts)
25.0 / 25

Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
2.2 / 20

Compliance History (15 pts)
14.1 / 15

Staff Stability (10 pts)
4.7 / 10

Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
2.5 / 5

Score capped from 73.8 to 66.0 due to: immediate jeopardy citation. Why caps exist →

Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?

⚠️ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
11.7% antipsychotic use — near the national average of 16.7%.
⚠️ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
5.9% pressure ulcer rate — near the national average.
✅ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
Only 0.8% of residents experience falls with major injury — well below the national average of 3.3%. Strong fall prevention program.

Overall Rating 2022–2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022–2026

Quality Measures vs National Average

Long-Stay Residents

Antipsychotic Medication Uselong-stay

11.7%
-5.0% vs national

National avg: 16.7%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay

0.8%
-2.5% vs national

National avg: 3.3%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay

5.9%
+0.8% vs national

National avg: 5.1%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay

8.3%
-6.6% vs national

National avg: 14.9%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay

9.3%
-7.0% vs national

National avg: 16.3%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay

1.9%
+0.2% vs national

National avg: 1.7%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay

0.0%
-11.4% vs national

National avg: 11.4%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay

0.0%
-0.1% vs national

National avg: 0.1%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay

3.7%
-1.7% vs national

National avg: 5.4%  |  4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)

Quality Measure Trends (2022–2026)

Antipsychotic Medication Use % (lower = better)

Falls with Major Injury % (lower = better)

Pressure Ulcers % (lower = better)

Rehospitalization Rate % (lower = better)

Why does a facility with 1 CMS star sometimes have a higher composite score? CMS star ratings place hundreds of facilities into just 5 buckets. Our composite score uses the raw underlying data to rank facilities more precisely. A 1-star facility may have been penalized in health inspection while performing well in staffing and quality care. Read our methodology.

Current CMS Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM) Rating

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightDiversicare Of Marion currently provides 3 hours 3 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 32 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 53.1%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 3 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 9 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours22 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours32 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.9 hours per resident per day (CMS, March 2026).

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 36 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours18 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

5-Year Compliance Record (2022–2026)

❌ Serious findings — see details below
Immediate Jeopardy citation in last 2 years. This means inspectors found conditions that posed an immediate threat to resident safety. Review the full inspection report at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Total citations (2022–2026)33
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)6
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)6
Complaint-driven citations6
Abuse / neglect related citations6
Government fines (2022–2026)5
Total fines paid$20,569
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days0
⚠️ Score ceiling applied: This facility’s composite score has been capped due to: immediate jeopardy citation. Learn why →

Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.

Annual Trends

Government Fines ($) Per Year

Substantiated Complaints Per Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,385
of 14,703
National
Above average
#84
of 224
AL State
Above average
#2
of 2
️ Perry County
#2
of 2
️ Marion
#2
of 2
ZIP 36756

Nationally, Diversicare Of Marion ranks 4087th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.1/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 45th out of 224 nursing homes. In Marion, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,884 nationally and RN hours rank #7,934 nationally (#147 in AL).

How are these rankings calculated? →

Total Nurse Staffing — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AL State Rank
2022 3.47 #8,130 / 14,703 #135 / 224
2023 3.28 #9,742 / 14,703 #157 / 224
2024 3.16 #11,394 / 14,703 #194 / 224
2025 3.30 #10,779 / 14,703 #186 / 224
2026 3.06 #12,884 / 14,703 #210 / 224

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank AL State Rank
2022 0.40 #10,828 / 14,703 #185 / 224
2023 0.56 #6,964 / 14,703 #90 / 224
2024 0.25 #13,170 / 14,703 #218 / 224
2025 0.47 #9,043 / 14,703 #167 / 224
2026 0.54 #7,934 / 14,703 #147 / 224

Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)

Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Diversicare Of Marion is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-02-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (334) 683-9696 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Diversicare Of Marion holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 79.1/100, placing it #4087 of 14703 facilities nationally and #45 of 224 in Alabama. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Diversicare Of Marion receives a reported average of 3 hours 3 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 32 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 22 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 9 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 36 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 53.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $20,568. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 5.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Diversicare Of Marion ranks 4087th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.1/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 45th out of 224 nursing homes. In Marion, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,884 nationally and RN hours rank #7,934 nationally (#147 in AL). Our composite quality score of 79.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Marion, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/marion/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

505 EAST LAFAYETTE STREET, Marion, AL 36756
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Legal Name

DAC OF MARION, LLC

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Facility Details

Certified Beds 71
Avg Residents / Day 65 (92% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Perry County, AL
City Marion, AL
ZIP Code 36756
Approved Since February 1, 1977
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Auto Sprinklers ✅ All areas
Ownership Changed No
CMS Certification # 015158
Last Inspection August 19, 2022
CMS Data Updated March 1, 2026

10 Closest Nursing Homes

The 10 nearest CMS-certified nursing homes to this facility, measured in straight-line distance. Use this to compare alternatives in the area.

# Facility Distance Score CMS Stars
#1 Southland Nursing Home

Marion, AL
1.1 mi 80.0 ★★★★★
#2 Diversicare Of Greensboro

Greensboro, AL
16.8 mi 75.5 ★★★★★
#3 Arabella Health And Wellness Of Selma

Selma, AL
20.8 mi 52.1 ★★☆☆☆
#4 Park Place

Selma, AL
21.4 mi 74.0 ★★☆☆☆
#5 Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Selma, AL
21.5 mi 61.5 ★★☆☆☆
#6 Bibb Medical Center Nursing Home

Centreville, AL
23.9 mi 58.7 ★☆☆☆☆
#7 Moundville Health And Rehabilitation, LLC

Moundville, AL
31.3 mi 72.5 ★★★★☆
#8 Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home

Demopolis, AL
32.2 mi 80.8 ★★★★★
#9 Marengo Nursing Home

Linden, AL
36.1 mi 86.8 ★★★★★
#10 Greene County Nursing Home

Eutaw, AL
36.8 mi 58.6 ★☆☆☆☆

📌 Straight-line distances only — does not account for roads or terrain. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, March 2026. ⚠ = approximate location (ZIP centroid geocoding).

Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org using a proprietary methodology. Learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026 ·
Ranked among 14703 U.S. facilities ·
Ranking Methodology ·
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