Diversicare of Bessemer

Nursing Home

820 Golf Course Road
Bessemer, AL 35020 · Jefferson County
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Call (205) 425-5241

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★

Overall: state avg 3.0 · U.S. 3.0

Health inspections★★★★★

Staffing★★★★★

Staffing: state avg 3.7 · U.S. 3.0

Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Important notices from CMS:

The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.

Safety at a glance

2Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles

25Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles

$0Federal fines, last 3 years (0 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: December 2, 2022.

Most recent serious findings

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.

June 24, 2021 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

June 24, 2021 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (205) 425-5241 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day: 3.20 hours · state avg 3.90, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day: 0.53 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends: 2.70 hours · state avg 3.27
Nursing staff turnover (yearly): 58% · state avg 46.8%
RN turnover (yearly): 55.6%
Administrators who left (yearly): 1

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Alabama, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Elderly and Disabled (E&D) Waiver.

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Pricing

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What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

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Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras: Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras: Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing: Not Verified
Live video visitation: Not Verified

We have not yet verified this facility’s camera policy. Rules for in-room cameras vary by state and usually require consent from the resident and any roommate. Ask the facility for its written electronic-monitoring policy.

Applying & contacting

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Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation: Diversicare Healthcare
Legal business name: Diversicare of Bessemer LLC

Owner or manager	Role	Share
DIVERSICARE LEASING COMPANY III LLC	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%
ADVOCAT FINANCE, LLC	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—
BODIE, REBECCA	CORPORATE OFFICER	—
DAC NEWCORP INC	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC	LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST	—
DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP.	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	—
DMS GP LLC	GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST	—
EPHRAIM, MARIA	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	—
KELLMAN, FRANKLIN	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	—
KOHN, BRIAN	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	—
NEE, STEPHEN	CORPORATE OFFICER	—
RATNER, ERAN	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	—