DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER

For profit - Corporation · DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE chain · 180 certified beds · CCN 015209 · DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER LLC · Jefferson · AL


DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER is a 180-bed nursing home in BESSEMER, Alabama. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1978-01-01. It averages 140.6 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER?

CMS lists 25 health-inspection deficiencies for DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER since 2020-02-20: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2022-12-02.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2022-12-02F0801, F0804, F0812, F0814Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.F
2022-12-02F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E
2022-12-02F0641, F0656, F0695, F0761, F0806, F0825, F0880Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2022-12-02F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2021-06-24F0684, F0688Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.G
2021-06-24F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2021-06-24F0565, F0756, F0758Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.E
2021-06-24F0580, F0641, F0656, F0677, F0679Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.D
2020-02-20F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

How is DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER staffed relative to the AL average?

MeasureThis facilityAL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.331293.87825
Total nursing staff turnover (%)56.846.9
Average number of residents per day140.698.1

Who owns DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER, and what chain is it in?

DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER LLC and belongs to the DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTDIVERSICARE LEASING COMPANY III LLCsince 07/01/2016
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTADVOCAT FINANCE, LLC, DAC NEWCORP INC, DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP.since 04/04/2022
CORPORATE DIRECTORKELLMAN, FRANKLIN, KOHN, BRIAN, RATNER, ERANsince 09/13/2024
CORPORATE OFFICERBODIE, REBECCA, NEE, STEPHEN, RATNER, ERAN, WEISHAAR, MATTHEWsince 02/20/2023
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLEPHRAIM, MARIA, RATNER, ERANsince 06/07/2021
GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTDMS GP LLCsince 04/04/2022
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTDIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLCsince 04/04/2022

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