Diversicare of Riverchase
2500 Riverhaven Drive · Birmingham, AL · 35244 · 2059870901
132 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2021
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019
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.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2019
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 3, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2019
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 14, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 015145 · certified since December 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.