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1701 North Alston Street Foley, AL 36535 · Baldwin County

(251) 943-2781

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 154 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 015032 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Diversicare of Foley a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Diversicare of Foley as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Alabama average of 3.0. Inspectors issued 16 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 3 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.10 hours per resident per day at Diversicare of Foley, below the Alabama median of 3.90 (US median: 3.72). About 0.50 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.67 hours, 14% below its all-week average. 45.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Alabama median 46.2%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.10 hours
Below the Alabama median of 3.90 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.50 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.67 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 45.2% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 40% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds154
Residents per day 126 About 82% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceSeptember 1973
Part of a chainDiversicare Healthcare
Legal business nameDIVERSICARE OF FOLEY LLC

Paying for care at Diversicare of Foley: Medicare and Medicaid

Diversicare of Foley is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Alabama's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on June 19, 2023 and found 5 deficiencies. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 16 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 16 citations at Diversicare of Foley across 3 inspection dates. 9 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on August 4, 2018. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (5) and administration (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level K, August 4, 2018). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

June 19, 2023 · 5 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2023)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2023)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2023)

DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2023)

DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2023)

October 10, 2019 · 2 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 12, 2019)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 12, 2019)

August 4, 2018 · 9 citations, includes immediate jeopardy

KProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2018)

KDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2018)

KTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2018)

KRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2018)

KEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2018)

KAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Immediate jeopardy · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2018)

KEstablish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Immediate jeopardy · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2018)

KConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Immediate jeopardy · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2018)

KSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Immediate jeopardy · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 4, 2018)

Questions to ask on a tour of Diversicare of Foley

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on August 4, 2018 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 4, 2018. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  4. The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
  5. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  6. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 2/5 2/5 4/5
August 2026 2/5 2/5 3/5 4/5
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Location

Hospitals near Diversicare of Foley

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 0.1 mi
    South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Foley
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 20m for patients treated and sent home
  • 13.7 mi
    Thomas Hospital Fairhope
    Emergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 8m for patients treated and sent home
  • 19.1 mi
    Eastpointe Hospital Daphne
    No ER listed in Medicare data

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Altera Health and Rehabilitation Center Fairhope · 15.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 2/5 83 beds · Medicaid
Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center Daphne · 18.4 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 5/5 117 beds · Medicaid
Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Center Westminster VLG Spanish Fort · 21.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 5/5 60 beds · Medicaid

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