Diversicare of Winfield
144 County Hwy 14, Winfield, AL 35594 · Marion County · (205) 487-4211
123 certified beds, about 103 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1981
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 015376 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 3, 2021, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Alabama average is 4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 3 health citations since February 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.07 hours per resident per day, against 3.88 across Alabama and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.00 of those hours.
41.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Alabama average 46.9%).
CMS links it to Diversicare Healthcare, an affiliated group of 44 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 3 health citations on file.
June 3, 2021Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and review of Resident Identifier (RI) #202's medical record, the facility's policy titled Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation, Exploitation Policy and the facility's investigation file, the facility failed to ensure Employee Identifier (EI) #7, a Nurse Aide (NA) did not mentally abuse RI #202 on 2/21/2021. This deficient practice affected RI #202; one of four residents reviewed for abuse.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and review of Potter and [NAME] Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques, the facility failed to ensure: 1.) a licensed nurse administering medications washed her hands or used hand sanitizer between each resident during medication administration, this affected Resident Identifier (RI) #81 and RI #95, and 2.) a licensed nurse did not place gloves and a plastic bag containing RI #87's nasal spray on a potentially contaminated surface without a barrier prior to applying the gloves to administer RI #87's nasal spray and placing the plastic bag back into the medication cart. These deficient practices affected three of seven residents observed during medication administration.
February 6, 2020Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and review of a facility policy titled, Daily Clinical Start-Up Process, the facility failed to ensure an order for the use and care of a urinary Foley catheter was obtained for Resident Identifier (RI) #98 upon admission to the facility on [DATE] and readmission on [DATE]. This affected RI #98, one of two residents for whom catheter admission orders were reviewed. Findings Include: A review of a facility policy titled, Daily Clinical Start-Up Process, dated February 2019, revealed the following: . Purpose . Ensure communication to physicians . is in place . Ensure documentation is thorough and reflective of care delivered . Items to review daily: . All new admission and re-admission documentation is reviewed including: Physician orders reviewed for transcription accuracy . [...]
February 21, 2019Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations on file: 4 on February 6, 2020, 3 on February 21, 2019.
Every fire safety citation7 citations
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.07 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.69 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.82 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.25 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 41.8% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 15.0% | 39.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.34 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.22 on weekdays and 2.69 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.05 in April to June 2025 to 3.07 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.07 | 1.00 | 3.22 | 2.69 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 103 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.26 | 0.91 | 3.48 | 2.71 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 102 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.14 | 0.84 | 3.32 | 2.66 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 102 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.05 | 0.92 | 3.27 | 2.51 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 100 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Alabama, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.88 | 0.63 | 4.13 | 3.27 | 0.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.1 | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.5 | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.1 | 21.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.3 | 24.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.6 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: DIVERSICARE OF WINFIELD LLC. CMS links this home to Diversicare Healthcare, a group of 44 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2016 |
| Advocat Finance, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2016 | |
| Dac Newcorp Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 04/04/2022 | |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/10/1994 | |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2016 | |
| Kellman, Franklin | Corporate director | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Kohn, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2021 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2021 | |
| Bodie, Rebecca | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/02/2020 | |
| Nee, Stephen | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/20/2023 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Weishaar, Matthew | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2003 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Studdard, Janet | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/07/2017 | |
| Dms Gp LLC | General partnership interest | Organization | 04/04/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 3, 2021: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 3, 2021: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on February 6, 2020: "Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.69 hours per resident per day, below the Alabama average of 3.26.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Sunset Manor Guin, 5.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Fayette Medical Center Long Term Care Unit Fayette, 16 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Marion Regional Nursing Home Hamilton, 16.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Walker Rehabilitation Center, Inc Carbon Hill, 17.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Haleyville Health Care Center Haleyville, 23.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 1 citation
- Convalescent Nursing and Rehab Center Vernon, 24.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 7 citations
Alabama contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Alabama. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Alabama Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 334-242-5753. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Alabama Health Care Facilities Deficiencies, where Alabama publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Diversicare of Winfield's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Diversicare of Winfield 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Diversicare of Winfield get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 3, 2021. The Alabama average is 4.
- Has Diversicare of Winfield been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Diversicare of Winfield accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Diversicare of Winfield?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers, and links the home to Diversicare Healthcare. Legal business name: DIVERSICARE OF WINFIELD LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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