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Diversicare Of Oxford

Oxford, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015132) · 173 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 1★ (state average 3★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $111,900
Phone: (256) 831-0481 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Diversicare Of Oxford has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Diversicare Of Oxford reports total nurse staffing of about 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.

Diversicare Of Oxford has 1 federal fine on record totaling $111,900.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Diversicare Of Oxford Diversicare Of Oxford: 1★ 1★ AL average AL average: 3★ 3★ Diversicare Health chain avg Diversicare Health chain avg: 2.6★ 2.6★

About this facility

Diversicare Of Oxford is a for-profit nursing home in Oxford, Calhoun County, Alabama, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1975. The facility is licensed for 173 beds and averages 112.8 residents. It is owned by a corporation and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, Diversicare Of Oxford has an overall rating of 1 star, below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Nurse staffing totals 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.8%.

On penalties, CMS records show this facility has 1 federal fine totaling $111,900.00, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.

Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as star ratings, staffing levels, and penalty records are subject to change and reflect a specific data vintage from CMS.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Diversicare Of Oxford has an overall rating of 1 star, which is below the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 3.19 hours per resident per day, with 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 44.8%. Its staffing star rating is 3.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $111,900.00, and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 173 beds and averages 112.8 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 has 44 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It was first approved for certification on December 1, 1975.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating (1 star here), a health inspection rating (1 star), a quality measure rating (4 stars), and a staffing rating (3 stars).

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2568310481 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2568310481 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015132?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.