Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-04 · Fire 2025-07-04
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Boaz, AL
Diversicare Of Boaz
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
600 Corley Avenue, Boaz, AL
(256) 593-8380
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
90
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Diversicare Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1970-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.85
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.48
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.84
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.67
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
45%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
52%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
2.0
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.6% |
91.3%
0.7 pts worse
|
93.4%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.0% |
94.8%
0.2 pts better
|
95.5%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.6% |
3.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.7% |
1.3%
0.6 pts better
|
11.4%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.7% |
5.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.4% |
24.9%
2.5 pts better
|
19.6%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 31.9% |
22.8%
9.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
15.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.3% |
14.8%
8.5 pts better
|
16.3%
10 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 4.4% |
13.4%
9 pts better
|
14.9%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
1.3%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
2.6%
1.9 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.8% |
13.5%
8.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.4% |
5.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.9% |
84.3%
2.6 pts better
|
81.7%
5.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.8% |
11.5%
6.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
5.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.0% |
2.1%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 80.1% |
80.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.7% |
24.5%
1.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2019-09-19 · Fire 2019-09-19
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2018-08-08 · Fire 2018-08-08
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-07-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-07-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-07-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-07-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-09-19
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-10-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-09-19
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2019-10-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-08-08
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2018-09-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-08-08
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2018-09-07
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-04
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-08-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-09-19
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-10-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-08-08
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2018-09-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-08-08
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2018-09-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-08-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-09-07
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Diversicare Leasing Company Iii LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Advocat Finance, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Bodie, Rebecca
Corporate Officer · Individual
Dac Acquisition LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Dac Newcorp Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Diversicare Management Services LP.
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Diversicare Management Services LP.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Diversicare Of Boaz LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Gaspar, Enrico
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Hall, Ethan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kellman, Franklin
Corporate Director · Individual
Kohn, Brian
Corporate Director · Individual
Nee, Stephen
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ratner, Eran
Corporate Director · Individual
Ratner, Eran
Corporate Officer · Individual
Weishaar, Matthew
Corporate Officer · Individual
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#2
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3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
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4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
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