Diversicare Of Riverchase
Birmingham, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015145) · 132 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (205) 987-0901 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Riverchase has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Diversicare Of Riverchase reports 3.05 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.8%.
Diversicare Of Riverchase 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 the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Riverchase is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The facility has been certified since December 1979 and operates with 132 certified beds, with an average of 121.2 residents. It is owned under a for-profit corporate structure and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which includes 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 data, Diversicare Of Riverchase holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.8%.
Regarding the facility's penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Families should note that CMS ratings reflect data collected and published as part of the Care Compare program; consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and quality data before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 stars, which is at the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Diversicare Of Riverchase accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.05 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 33.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have the CMS abuse icon displayed and is not currently in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 132 certified beds with an average daily census of 121.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which includes 44 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1, 1979.
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, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service offerings like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 2059870901 to confirm details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2059870901 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015145?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.