DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS
500 ST. CLAIR AVENUE SOUTHWEST, Huntsville, AL 35801
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 BIG SPRINGS Compares
DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS is a 145-bed for-profit nursing facility in Huntsville, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Alabama average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 145 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Huntsville, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.0% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (34% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.3% — worse 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 BIG SPRINGS
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS with other nursing homes in Huntsville.
What keeps DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.0% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS's rating advantage in Huntsville?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.6 stars across 9 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DIVERSICARE OF BIG SPRINGS?
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 Huntsville
Huntsville sits in Madison County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 55,157 (15.0%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $66,887
- Median home value
- $190,200
Demographics for Madison County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Huntsville.
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