Diversicare Of Oneonta
Oneonta, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015159) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (205) 274-2365 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare of Oneonta has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Diversicare of Oneonta reports about 2.85 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.0%.
Diversicare of Oneonta has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Diversicare of Oneonta is a for-profit nursing home in Oneonta, Blount County, Alabama, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1977. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 109.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Diversicare of Oneonta holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. The facility's four component ratings are mixed: a 2-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 2.85 hours per resident per day, including about 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00. There are also no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Diversicare of Oneonta is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Diversicare of Oneonta has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 and nursing turnover of 46.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily census of 109.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on June 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3 overall, 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2052742365 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2052742365 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015159?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.