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Diversicare of Arab

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

235 Third Street Se, Arab, AL 3501687 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 51 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and effective rehab services, making it a strong contender for many families. However, given the recent reports of cleanliness issues, we strongly recommend requesting a tour of the specific wing your loved one will occupy and verifying the current state of the HVAC and room hygiene.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

51 reviews on Google
Diversicare of Arab receives a high volume of positive reviews, particularly from family members who praise the staff's compassionate and family-oriented approach. However, there are significant, recurring concerns regarding cleanliness, facility maintenance, and occasional lapses in professional care standards. Families should be aware of the stark contrast between the glowing testimonials and the critical reports of hygiene and management issues.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff8.0Clean3.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Strong sense of community and family atmosphere
  • Effective rehabilitation services
  • Responsive communication with families

Concerns

  • Poor facility cleanliness and hygiene (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent quality of care and unprofessional management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 54 analyzed

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31 reviews posted between Sep 18, 2023Sep 23, 2023 · 31 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

27%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassionate nursing staff and the family atmosphere here; how do you foster that sense of community among the residents?
  • 2What specific steps are being taken to ensure the facility remains exceptionally clean and well-maintained for the residents?
  • 3Could you walk us through the protocols in place for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the night?
  • 4How does the management team work to ensure consistent, high-quality care and professional communication with all families?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and active within the community?
  • 6With the strong reputation for rehabilitation services, how do you coordinate with physical therapists to help residents regain their independence?

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Key Review Excerpts

This Staff and care were GREAT! My 87 year old mother was there (3 weeks), in Memory Care, for Rehab from a major knee replacement and leg (fractured tibia) rehab.

Memory care family member · 2021★★★★★

They treat you like family!! Complete change in my Mom!! She's happy, active and smiling again and getting great care. And they are always reachable!!

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

There are layers of dust everywhere and mold in the air conditioners. I woke up with a sinus infection from only 30 minutes.

Family member · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 51 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.66hrs
89%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.14hrs
77%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
36%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.7%
Better than Avg
Here
0.7%
US
12.1%
AL
1.4%
Marshall
8.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.2%
Better than Avg
Here
10.2%
US
15.5%
AL
21.4%
Marshall
18.0%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.5%
Better than Avg
Here
4.5%
US
14.4%
AL
12.7%
Marshall
14.7%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Better than Avg
Here
6.8%
US
15.3%
AL
13.3%
Marshall
16.7%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
AL
94.8%
Marshall
96.8%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.1%
US
19.4%
AL
13.3%
Marshall
21.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility75.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
75.6%
US
81.8%
AL
84.8%
Marshall
85.0%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility83.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
83.1%
US
79.8%
AL
80.3%
Marshall
83.3%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
AL
2.0%
Marshall
2.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Well above state avg (3.9)

DiversiCare of Arab shows recurring issues primarily in nutrition and dietary services, infection control, and medication management across three federal surveys from 2018-2021. The facility has corrected all identified deficiencies, though nutrition problems appeared in multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing challenges with food safety and meal planning that required repeated attention before resolution.

Apr 15, 2021Routine
6
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Feb 6, 2019Routine
2
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0343Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

Mar 1, 2018Routine
5
0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0812Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Diversicare of Arab

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Diversicare Healthcare

Chain Size

46 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 19 of 44

Ownership & Management

Owners

Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Advocat Finance, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Dac Newcorp INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Diversicare Management Services Lp.

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Shaddrix, MandyW-2 Managing EmployeeKellman, FranklinOfficer / DirectorKohn, BrianOfficer / DirectorRatner, EranOfficer / DirectorBodie, RebeccaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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