Diversicare of Bessemer
Bessemer, Alabama
820 Golf Course Rd, Bessemer, 35023
Diversicare of Bessemer Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.62 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.51 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.23 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.05 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home
- Capacity
- 180 certified beds · ~151 avg residents/day (84% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Diversicare of Bessemer is a 180-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Bessemer, Alabama. The center holds a 1-star overall Medicare rating, including a 1-star health inspection rating and a 2-star rating for quality measures. Despite these metrics, the facility maintains a 4-star rating for its staffing levels.
Location
820 Golf Course Rd, Bessemer, 35023, Bessemer, AL
Recent reviews
- charsley hollins ★★★★★ January 13, 2026
Very welcoming and friendly environment!
- JJDaGoat ★★★★★ January 13, 2026
They’re amazing very friendly and good people
- Curt Brewer ★☆☆☆☆ January 13, 2026
How do you feel about your loved one being treated like a third world resident??? Urgent Concerns Regarding Understaffing at Diversicare of Bessemer My time spent visiting a loved one at Diversicare of Bessemer has revealed a deeply troubling issue: the facility is severely understaffed. It pains me to witness the immense pressure placed on the three dedicated staff members per floor, who are responsible for approximately 60 residents per floor (please be aware that there are 4 floors at this facility.) Residents have shared with me that they feel invisible much of the time. This isn't sustainable, and it's certainly not fair to either the caregivers or those receiving care. While the staff themselves are truly commendable, the root of this problem lies squarely with Diversicare Corporation. Your corporate cost-cutting measures are creating an environment where adequate care is jeopardized for the sake of profit. It's imperative that you increase staffing levels to a minimum of four per floor. Our loved ones deserve better, and your staff deserves the resources to do their vital work effectively. We expect and demand appropriate staffing for the well-being of all residents.
- Markiyah Edwards ★★★★★ December 2, 2025
The people are very welcoming and they have a clean environment
- Tiffany Hamlett ★★★★★ December 2, 2025
The atmosphere and environment here is very positive and warming. Staff and residents were in a positive mood
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Diversicare of Bessemer?
- Diversicare of Bessemer has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Diversicare of Bessemer score on health inspections?
- Diversicare of Bessemer received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Diversicare of Bessemer?
- Diversicare of Bessemer has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Diversicare of Bessemer have?
- Diversicare of Bessemer has 180 certified beds.
- Does Diversicare of Bessemer accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Diversicare of Bessemer accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Diversicare of Bessemer located?
- Diversicare of Bessemer is located at 820 Golf Course Rd, Bessemer, 35023, Bessemer, Alabama.
- How can I contact Diversicare of Bessemer?
- You can reach Diversicare of Bessemer by phone at +1 205-425-5241.
Nearby facilities
- Oak Crest Health & Wellness 5.1 mi
325 Selma Rd, Bessemer, 35020
- Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living 5.1 mi
4201 Bessemer Super Hwy, Bessemer, 35020
- Oaks On Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility 5.9 mi
2625 Laurel Oak Drive, Bessemer, AL, 35022
About this data
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Where this data comes from
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