DIVERSICARE OF ONEONTA
215 VALLEY ROAD, Oneonta, AL 35121
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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How DIVERSICARE OF ONEONTA Compares
DIVERSICARE OF ONEONTA is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Oneonta, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.2%) is below the Alabama average of 5.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Oneonta, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (42% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.6% — 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 ONEONTA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF ONEONTA with other nursing homes in Oneonta.
How is DIVERSICARE OF ONEONTA 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 ONEONTA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.8% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF ONEONTA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DIVERSICARE OF ONEONTA maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVERSICARE OF ONEONTA?
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 ONEONTA?
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 Oneonta
Oneonta sits in Blount County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,382 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $48,922
- Median home value
- $135,300
Demographics for Blount County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Oneonta.
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