DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE
2500 RIVERHAVEN DRIVE, Birmingham, AL 35244
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How DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE Compares
DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE is a 132-bed for-profit nursing facility in Birmingham, 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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (10.3%) is below the Alabama average of 21.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 132 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 20 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Birmingham, the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.3% — better than the Alabama average of 21.2% (51% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — better than the Alabama average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.9% — worse than the Alabama average of 24.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE with other nursing homes in Birmingham.
What keeps DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE's quality measures 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 RIVERCHASE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.3% here versus 21.2% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.1% here versus 5.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 132 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DIVERSICARE OF RIVERCHASE's rating advantage in Birmingham?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.4 stars across 20 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Birmingham
Birmingham sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% 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+
- 104,327 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 37.9 years
- Median household income
- $55,088
- Median home value
- $165,000
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Birmingham.
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