DIVERSICARE OF ARAB
235 THIRD STREET SE, Arab, AL 35016
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DIVERSICARE OF ARAB Compares
DIVERSICARE OF ARAB is a 87-bed for-profit nursing facility in Arab, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (10.2%) is below the Alabama average of 21.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 87 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.2% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.4% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DIVERSICARE OF ARAB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF ARAB with other nursing homes in Arab.
How is DIVERSICARE OF ARAB addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF ARAB keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.2% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DIVERSICARE OF ARAB maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 87 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVERSICARE OF ARAB?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DIVERSICARE OF ARAB?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Arab
Arab sits in Marshall County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 16,497 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 39.2 years
- Median household income
- $50,216
- Median home value
- $141,300
Demographics for Marshall County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Arab.
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