Diversicare of Oneonta
Nursing Home Facility
215 Valley Road, Oneonta, AL 35121
Welcome to Golden LivingCenter - Oneonta. We are a skilled nursing facility located in Oneonta, Alabama, less than three miles from St. Vincent's Blount. In addition to offering compassionate long-term care, we also offer short-term care to those recuperating after a surgery or hospital stay. Our services include wound care and physical, speech and occupational therapy. Residents may enjoy the nearby community park as well as many onsite recreational and social activities.
Operated by Diversicare Healthcare, which runs 42 communities in our directory.
With 120 beds, Diversicare of Oneonta is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Oneonta average about 78 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 91% 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. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2023 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Oneonta average about 3.3 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 46%.
The community is located in Blount County, AL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 10 problems at Diversicare of Oneonta. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Put residents in immediate danger, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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.
Diversicare of Oneonta offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 2.9
- Annual staff turnover 46%
- Last health inspection July 2023
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