About Diversicare Of MarionDiversicare Of Marion is located at 505 East Lafayette Street, Marion, AL, reachable at (334) 683-9696. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 71.0 certified beds and serves an average of 65 residents per day. It is part of the Diversicare Healthcare network (44 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1977-02-01. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Diversicare Of Marion is a strong choice for families in the Marion, AL area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
N/A
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
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 3.5 hours per day
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 %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $20,568. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
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).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
Note
2022
3.47
#8,130 / 14,703
#135 / 224
Below average
2023
3.28
#9,742 / 14,703
#157 / 224
Below average
2024
3.16
#11,394 / 14,703
#194 / 224
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
3.30
#10,779 / 14,703
#186 / 224
Below average
2026
3.06
#12,884 / 14,703
#210 / 224
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
AL State Rank
Note
2022
0.40
#10,828 / 14,703
#185 / 224
Below average
2023
0.56
#6,964 / 14,703
#90 / 224
Above average
2024
0.25
#13,170 / 14,703
#218 / 224
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
0.47
#9,043 / 14,703
#167 / 224
Below average
2026
0.54
#7,934 / 14,703
#147 / 224
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = 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/
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