5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (9 deficiencies)
Irondale, AL
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 15 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
4941 Montevallo Road, Irondale, AL
(205) 956-1831
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
128
Certified beds
Average residents
97
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Diversicare Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-07-09
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.56
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.67
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.00
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.80
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
80%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
68%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
2.0
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 21.5% |
91.3%
69.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
71.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.2% |
94.8%
7.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
8.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.0% |
3.4%
0.4 pts better
|
3.3%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.9% |
1.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 17.1% |
5.3%
11.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
11.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 24.1% |
24.9%
0.8 pts better
|
19.6%
4.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.3% |
22.8%
5.5 pts better
|
16.7%
0.6 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 | 31.4% |
14.8%
16.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
15.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.1% |
13.4%
2.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
1.2 pts worse
|
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 | 2.4% |
2.6%
0.2 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.3% |
13.5%
0.2 pts better
|
19.8%
6.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.9% |
5.7%
1.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 22.6% |
84.3%
61.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
59.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.1% |
11.5%
5.4 pts better
|
12.0%
5.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.7% |
2.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 31.3% |
80.3%
49 pts worse
|
79.7%
48.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.0% |
24.5%
1.5 pts better
|
23.9%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
15 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (9 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
21 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (9 deficiencies)
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-10-10
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-10-21
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-10-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2019-10-31
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2019-11-12
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Have enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2018-11-08
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 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected 2018-11-08
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2017-10-05
Fire Safety
Have enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.
Corrected 2017-10-05
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2017-10-05
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2017-10-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2017-10-05
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2017-10-05
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-26
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-26
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-08-26
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-11-06
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2019-11-06
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2018-10-19
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-10-19
Health
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Corrected 2017-09-28
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2017-09-28
Health
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2017-09-28
Health
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2017-09-28
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for each resident who needs them.
Corrected 2017-09-28
Health
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
Corrected 2017-09-28
Penalties and ownership
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-08-29 · 3 days
3 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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