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Diversicare Of Marion

505 East Lafayette Street

4(1 rating)

Diversicare Of Marion, photo 1

Quick Facts

Total units
71
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
71
Licensed capacity
Licensed for up to 71 residents

What Families Think

There's only a single review available for Diversicare Of Marion, but it speaks positively about the staff's warmth toward residents and families. The same reviewer notes the building shows its age, particularly with plumbing issues, though they found it clean.

The Good

  • Staff described as helpful and friendly
  • Staff called genuinely compassionate to residents and families
  • Building kept clean despite its age

The Bad

  • One report of an old building needing repairs
  • One report of plumbing problems

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Diversicare Of Marion is a senior living community in Marion, Alabama offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Housekeeping, Emergency Call System and Wheelchair Accessible.

About Diversicare Of Marion

Diversicare Of Marion is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Marion, Alabama. The community is licensed for up to 71 residents.

Contact the community directly to ask about availability, pricing, and tours, or browse the photos and reviews here to see if it could be the right fit for your family.

Types of Care at Diversicare Of Marion

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management

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Reviews of Diversicare Of Marion

4overall · 1 ratings combined

4★ on Google (1)

Randy Hughey

Jun 2026

via Google

Staff are very helpful, friendly, and genuinely compassionate to patients and their families. Building is old and in need of repairs (especially plumbing), but it is very clean.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 28 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Aug 19, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 23, 2022

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2022

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2022

Apr 8, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2021

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 13, 2021

Feb 13, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 26, 2019

  • Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 26, 2019

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 26, 2019

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 26, 2019

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 26, 2019

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2019

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2019

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2019

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2019

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2019

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2019

  • Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Diversicare Of Marion offer?

Diversicare Of Marion offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Diversicare Of Marion located?

Diversicare Of Marion is located at 505 East Lafayette Street in Marion, Alabama.

What do families say about Diversicare Of Marion?

There's only a single review available for Diversicare Of Marion, but it speaks positively about the staff's warmth toward residents and families. The same reviewer notes the building shows its age, particularly with plumbing issues, though they found it clean.

How did Diversicare Of Marion do on recent health and safety inspections?

Diversicare Of Marion had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 28 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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