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Diversicare of Marion

505 East Lafayette Street, Marion, Alabama 36756

Overview

Diversicare of Marion has a Medicare overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the Alabama average of 3.0. It is the highest-rated of the 2 nursing homes in Marion. It scores best on quality of care (5 of 5) and lowest on health inspections (4 of 5).

Residents receive about 3.1 hours of nursing care per day, fewer than at 93% of nursing homes in Alabama (the state average is 3.9 hours). Of that, 0.6 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on August 19, 2022, found 1 health deficiency, fewer than the Alabama average of 4.0. It has no fines on record for the past three years, while 15% of Alabama nursing homes have been fined.

Diversicare of Marion is a for-profit facility with 71 certified beds, caring for about 67 residents on an average day. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has participated since 1977.

Medicare ratings

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Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

In Marion1st of 2 facilities

Top 50%

Within 100 miles4th of 122 facilities

Top 4%

In Alabama6th of 223 facilities

Top 3%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
August 19, 2022
Health deficiencies cited
1
Complaint-related deficiencies
0
Fines in the last 3 years
0
Payment denials
0
Total penalties
0

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff3.07 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)0.58 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)0.28 hrs
  • Nurse aides2.20 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.01 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
71
Average residents per day
67
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare/Medicaid since
February 1, 1977
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes