Diversicare of Riverchase

Operated by Diversicare Healthcare, which runs 42 communities in our directory.

Employer rating 2.7 out of 5 847 reviews from their own employees on Indeed. See what they say.

With 132 beds, Diversicare of Riverchase is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Birmingham average about 91 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Birmingham average about 2.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2021 and recorded 1 deficiency.

Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Birmingham average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 34%.

The community is located in Jefferson County, AL.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 9 problems at Diversicare of Riverchase. None of them caused harm to a resident.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

  Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  Inspected July 2021. Corrected by August 5, 2021.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Diversicare of Riverchase offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type for-profit corporation
• Beds / units 132
• Occupancy 92%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.1
• Annual staff turnover 34%
• Last health inspection July 2021