📞 Call for pricing and availability: (800) 780-8101

Diversicare Of Big Springs

500 St Clair Ave Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801

Memory Care Hospice Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
My image My image

For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(256) 539-5111

Estimated Pricing


Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,882
  • Average State Price: $5,314
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Diversicare Of Big Springs Description

    Diversicare Of Big Springs is a very large 135 bed community that offers memory care, hospice, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Huntsville, Alabama and is part of the Diversicare network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 making it the 22nd highest rated community in the city out of 24 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

    For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101


    Find a Senior Community that Best Fits Your Needs


    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

    View other Memory Care communities in Huntsville

    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

    View other Skilled Nursing communities in Huntsville


    Community Reviews

    5.4
    Diversicare Of Big Springs
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 42 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 22 out of 24 communities in Huntsville
  • Ranking in State: 404 out of 439 communities in AL
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B


    Employee Reviews

    5.3
    Diversicare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 777 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Alabama

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture C



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    The reviews for this facility are mixed, with some highlighting positive experiences and others expressing serious concerns. A few reviewers praised the facility for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and the care provided to their loved ones, noting improvements and satisfaction with the therapy team and nursing care. They mentioned that the staff is attentive to resident needs, making them feel like family, and appreciated the efforts of new management to improve the quality of care.

    However, several reviews raised significant issues regarding the care and management at the facility. Concerns include lack of communication with family members, especially for patients in isolation due to COVID-19, with reports of unanswered calls and unreturned messages. There were alarming accounts of neglect, such as patients not receiving proper medication, hygiene care, or physical therapy as expected. Some reviewers reported instances of inappropriate treatment, like patients being left in adult diapers unnecessarily or experiencing rough handling by staff. The facility's response to complaints and requests for refunds was also criticized, with families feeling ignored or dismissed.

    One reviewer specifically mentioned the loss of their loved one after a short stay, highlighting severe neglect that led to a stage 4 bed sore and ultimately, the patient's death. Others shared their decisions to remove their family members from the facility due to the poor level of care received. There were also mentions of the facility's external appearance and concerns about security and patient safety, with one person noting the ease with which they accessed patient areas without being questioned.

    Overall, while there are some positive comments about the staff and care at this facility, the negative reviews raise serious concerns about patient safety, quality of care, and management responsiveness. Prospective residents and their families may want to consider these reviews carefully and possibly look into more recent assessments or improvements before making a decision.


    Reviews

    There are currently no reviews that were left on My Caring Plan

    Add a review to help others


    Connect with a Free Senior Living Advisor

    Our Senior Living Advisors are free and can guide you through the process of finding a new home. They can walk through the different options in your area as well as listen to your needs to make sure you find the right fit.


    Health

    Short Stay Rehabilitation

    Complex Medical Care

    Long Term Care

    Memory Care

    Hospice Care

    Therapy Services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 1, 1978
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 145
    Total current residents: 122
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-04-01 2021-05-06 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    2019-07-17 2019-08-21 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2019-07-17 2019-08-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2019-07-17 2019-08-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-07-17 2019-08-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
    2019-07-17 2019-08-21 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2019-07-17 2019-08-21 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-11 2023-06-13 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2023-05-11 2023-06-13 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    2022-01-27 2022-03-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-01-27 2022-03-01 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
    2021-03-26 2021-04-30 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    2019-07-18 2019-08-22 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
    2019-07-18 2019-08-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-07-18 2019-08-22 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2019-07-18 2019-08-22 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-07-18 2019-08-22 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2019-07-18 2019-08-22 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Huntsville which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 190,582 (small city).
    • The average income is $150,152, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 81
      • Low Temperature: 42
      • Average Temperature: 63.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 185 days of rain, 6 days of snow and 173 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 3.3 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 38.1 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 8.8% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 6.71% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 30% Black or African-American, 5% Hispanic or Latino, and 60% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.13 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.32 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.96 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.33 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.8 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 134.0, Moderate Days 47.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

    Click the button above to explore the neighborhood

    Supermarkets

    UG White Mercantile
    0.6 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    0.7 miles away
    Garden Cove
    1.1 miles away
    Aldi
    1.1 miles away
    La Congeneida Mexican Supermarket
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    0.4 miles away
    SOUTHBank
    0.6 miles away
    First National Bank of Pulaski
    0.7 miles away
    Regions
    0.7 miles away
    Regions Bank
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    Huntsville Hospital
    0.2 miles away
    Crestwood Medical Center
    2.0 miles away
    Madison Hospital
    10.2 miles away
    Athens-Limestone Hospital
    23.0 miles away
    North Alabama Speciality Hospital
    23.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.5 miles away
    Star Market Pharmacy
    1.3 miles away
    Propst
    1.3 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.2 miles away
    Target Pharmacy
    4.2 miles away

    Dentists

    King Dental
    1.9 miles away
    Eastview Family Dentistry
    6.9 miles away
    Family Dentistry
    7.2 miles away
    Complete Dental
    8.4 miles away
    Pignataro Dental
    9.5 miles away

    Parks

    Twickenham Square
    0.0 miles away
    Turning Circle Park
    0.2 miles away
    Big Spring Park
    0.3 miles away
    Bicentennial Park
    0.4 miles away
    Medical Park
    0.4 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Parkway Place Mall
    0.9 miles away
    Bucks Family Restaurant, Phillip Gibson: Allstate Insurance
    11.3 miles away
    CH PC Repair, Free Spirit Tattoos
    12.3 miles away

    Culture

    Stand Up Live
    0.5 miles away
    Lowe Mill ARTS and Entertainment
    0.7 miles away
    Flying monkey theater
    0.8 miles away
    Charger Union Theater
    3.0 miles away
    Union Grove Gallery and Meeting Hall
    3.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    0.2 miles away
    Pano e Vino
    0.4 miles away
    El Palacio of Mexican Food
    0.5 miles away
    Cotton Row
    0.5 miles away
    Commerce Kitchen
    0.5 miles away

    Get exact pricing & check availability

    By clicking "Get Exact Costs" you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive texts and calls, which may be autodialed, from us and our partner providers; however, your consent is not a condition to using our service.


    Google map of Diversicare Of Big Springs

    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of AL. It is a large-sized community with 135 total beds.

    Disclaimer

    My Caring Plan is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of this facility. The information on this page has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. The information about this facility has been created to the best of our abilities. If you manage this facility please contact us here to claim this listing.


    Get exact pricing & check availability

    By clicking "Get Exact Costs" you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive texts and calls, which may be autodialed, from us and our partner providers; however, your consent is not a condition to using our service.



    Senior Housing Articles

    How to pay for assisted living

    Assisted living may be an excellent option for you or a loved one. You may have chosen this senior housing option to maintain your independence and boost your social life, while getting some daily help with tasks...

    Read More
    Independent Living vs. Assisted Living

    Senior housing can be a tough choice. You’ll want to find the best fit for your current and future needs...

    Read More
    Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes

    Finding the right senior housing is no easy feat. In particular, it’s challenging to know what your loved one’s needs are now – and what they’ll be in the future...

    Read More