D

DIVERSICARE OF PELL CITY

510 WOLF CREEK ROAD, NORTH, PELL CITY, AL 35125
Score: 44 / 100

Diversicare Of Pell City faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 44/100. The facility ranks in the 30th percentile among Alabama nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

With 3.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, Diversicare Of Pell City falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Diversicare Of Pell City. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.63 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.04 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.41 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.28 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Mar 2, 2022
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 9 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0814 Severity F
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    Mar 2, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Mar 2, 2022 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Mar 2, 2022 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    May 20, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    May 20, 2019 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 26.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
94
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 2, 2022
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3