Diversicare of Oxford
1130 South Hale Street · Oxford, AL · 36203 · 2568310481
173 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$111,900 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $111,900 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2019
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2019
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.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 26, 2019
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C November 26, 2019
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2018
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 22, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 22, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2018
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 22, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 22, 2018 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | Fine | $111,900 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015132 · certified since December 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.