Diversicare Of Arab

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

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2021

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2021

• 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.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2021

• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 30, 2021

• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2021

• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2021

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2019

• Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2019

• Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 9, 2018

• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2018

• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2018

• Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2018

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

  Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2018

Diversicare Of Arab offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Diversicare Of Arab is located at 235 Third Street Se in Arab, Alabama.

Reviewers describe Diversicare Of Arab as a warm, family-like skilled nursing and long-term care community where staff are quick to respond and residents seem to thrive under attentive care. Most feedback is highly positive, though one family reported serious cleanliness concerns during a short stay.

Diversicare Of Arab had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 13 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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