DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD
1130 SOUTH HALE STREET, Oxford, AL 36203
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
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD Compares
DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD is a 173-bed for-profit nursing facility in Oxford, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.6%) is above the Alabama average of 5.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 173 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.1% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.6% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6% (55% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — 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 OXFORD
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD with other nursing homes in Oxford.
How is DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.1% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.6% here versus 5.6% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 173 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVERSICARE OF OXFORD?
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 OXFORD?
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 Oxford
Oxford sits in Calhoun County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% 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+
- 20,245 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $50,128
- Median home value
- $121,600
Demographics for Calhoun County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Oxford.
Facility Details
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.