CMS Verified · Updated March 2026
Diversicare Of Big Springs
61.9
Score /100
4.0★
CMS Overall
4.0★
Health Inspection
3.0★
Quality Care
3.0★
Staffing
#8943
National Rank
#8943
of 14703 nationally
National Rank
#6
of 12 in county
County Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 35801
ZIP Rank
Facility
Diversicare Of Big Springs
Address
500 St. Clair Avenue Southwest, Huntsville, AL 35801
Phone
Care Offered
- Long-Term Care
- Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
- 145 Certified Beds
- Ownership: For profit – Corporation
- Resident Council: Resident
- Auto Sprinklers: Yes
- Network: DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE
Quick Verdict
Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
✅ No fines in 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
Composite Quality Score
61.9
/ 100
Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →
Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
34.7 / 35
34.7 / 35
Quality of Care (25 pts)
12.5 / 25
12.5 / 25
Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
1.6 / 20
1.6 / 20
Compliance History (15 pts)
14.3 / 15
14.3 / 15
Staff Stability (10 pts)
5.6 / 10
5.6 / 10
Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
3.8 / 5
3.8 / 5
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
⚠️ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
18.4% antipsychotic use — near the national average of 16.7%.
⚠️ Short-Stay Rehab
24.8% rehospitalization rate — near the national average of 23.9%.
⚠️ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
4.8% pressure ulcer rate — near the national average.
⚠️ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
2.9% falls with major injury — near the national average.
Overall Rating 2022–2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022–2026
Quality Measures vs National Average
Long-Stay Residents
Antipsychotic Medication Uselong-stay
18.4%
+1.6% vs national
+1.6% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
2.9%
-0.4% vs national
-0.4% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
4.8%
-0.3% vs national
-0.3% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
7.0%
-7.9% vs national
-7.9% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
8.7%
-7.6% vs national
-7.6% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
0.8%
-0.9% vs national
-0.9% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
0.0%
-11.4% vs national
-11.4% vs national
National avg: 11.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay
0.0%
-0.1% vs national
-0.1% vs national
National avg: 0.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay
2.8%
-2.6% vs national
-2.6% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
24.8%
+1.0% vs national
+1.0% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
7.8%
-4.3% vs national
-4.3% vs national
National avg: 12.0% | 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
★★★★★4 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 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 Big Springs currently provides 2 hours 57 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover stands at 43.8% â above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing2 hours 57 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 59 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours24 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours35 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 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 33 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours21 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)
✅ No fines or serious findings in 5 years
Total citations (2022–2026)57
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)0
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)0
Complaint-driven citations13
Abuse / neglect related citations0
Government fines (2022–2026)0
Total fines paid$0
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days0
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Annual Trends
Government Fines ($) Per Year
Substantiated Complaints Per Year
Composite Quality Rankings
#8,943
of 14,703
National
Below average
Nationally, Diversicare Of Big Springs ranks 9289th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.7/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 150th out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 5th out of 9 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,344 nationally and RN hours rank #7,164 nationally (#129 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 | 2.80 | #12,776 / 14,703 | #203 / 224 |
| 2023 | 2.40 | #13,767 / 14,703 | #209 / 224 |
| 2024 | 2.43 | #13,924 / 14,703 | #218 / 224 |
| 2025 | 2.69 | #13,835 / 14,703 | #218 / 224 |
| 2026 | 2.95 | #13,344 / 14,703 | #213 / 224 |
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.86 | #3,203 / 14,703 | #24 / 224 |
| 2023 | 0.35 | #11,176 / 14,703 | #195 / 224 |
| 2024 | 0.51 | #7,921 / 14,703 | #126 / 224 |
| 2025 | 0.58 | #6,717 / 14,703 | #117 / 224 |
| 2026 | 0.58 | #7,164 / 14,703 | #129 / 224 |
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Diversicare Of Big Springs is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1978-11-01. 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 (256) 539-5111 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Diversicare Of Big Springs holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4â
), Staffing (3â
), and Quality of Resident Care (3â
). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 67.7/100, placing it #9289 of 14703 facilities nationally and #150 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 Big Springs receives a reported average of 2 hours 57 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 35 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 24 minutes; Nurse Aide â 1 hour 59 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 33 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 43.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Diversicare Of Big Springs has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022â2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 6 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period â families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. 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 11.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Diversicare Of Big Springs ranks 9289th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.7/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 150th out of 224 nursing homes. In Huntsville, it ranks 5th out of 9 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #13,344 nationally and RN hours rank #7,164 nationally (#129 in AL). Our composite quality score of 67.7/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends â 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 Huntsville, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/huntsville/
Contact and Location
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Address
500 ST. CLAIR AVENUE SOUTHWEST, Huntsville, AL 35801
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Facility Details
| Certified Beds | 145 |
| Avg Residents / Day | 126 (88% occupancy) |
| Ownership Type | For profit – Corporation |
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| County | Madison County, AL |
| City | Huntsville, AL |
| ZIP Code | 35801 |
| Approved Since | November 1, 1978 |
| Resident Council | ✅ Yes |
| Auto Sprinklers | ✅ All areas |
| Ownership Changed | No |
| CMS Certification # | 015111 |
| Last Inspection | January 27, 2022 |
| CMS Data Updated | March 1, 2026 |
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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 ·
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