Diversicare Of Big Springs
Huntsville, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015111) · 145 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (256) 539-5111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Big Springs has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Alabama's state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Diversicare Of Big Springs reports total nurse staffing of about 3.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
Diversicare Of Big Springs has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Big Springs is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, operating with 145 certified beds and an average of 124 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since November 1978.
According to CMS Care Compare, Diversicare Of Big Springs holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 3, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.6 out of 5 — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star rating. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should note that CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the data provided. All figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare records; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Diversicare Of Big Springs has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Alabama state average of 3.0.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 47.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 145 certified beds and an average of 124 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.6 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 2565395111 or verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015111?state=AL).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2565395111 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015111?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.