Diversicare of Arab

    235 Third St. S.E., Arab, AL 35016
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.6ยท54 reviews

    Warm, respectful staff; family feel

    I'm so grateful for the loving, respectful staff-from admin and memory care to rehab and therapists-who treated my loved one like family, kept the facility clean, offered great food and activities, and even taught me caregiving skills when I cared for my husband. My mom is happier and more active here; staff are reachable and attentive, and while there were a few small hiccups, this is a warm, well-run community I gladly recommend.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.59ยท(54)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, family-style staff interactions
    • Attentive caregiving and nursing on many shifts
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas and rooms
    • Comprehensive rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Accessible medical oversight and physician availability
    • Engaging activities including arts, music, and faith programs
    • Specialized memory-care team with individualized interventions
    • Welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere
    • Responsive communication with families and staff reachability
    • Positive dining experience and kitchen quality

    Cons

    • Inconsistent nursing-staff performance across shifts
    • Limited bathing facilities and shared bathroom arrangements
    • Roommate-assignment and room-placement process gaps
    • Billing and financial-administration inconsistencies
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • Variable management oversight and operational consistency
    • Perceived safety and community-reputation concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for Diversicare of Arab present a mixed but instructive picture. Many families and staff describe a warm, family-like culture in which residents are treated with compassion and personal attention. The facility is frequently characterized as clean and welcoming, with active programming and a cohesive team approach in departments such as rehabilitation, memory care, and dining. At the same time, a smaller set of assessments raises operational and conduct-related concerns that prospective residents and families should evaluate before placement.

    Care quality and staffing are central themes. Positive feedback highlights attentive caregiving, skilled rehabilitation therapists, and a memory-care team that provides individualized interventions. Several families also noted accessible physician involvement and administrators or clinical leaders who are valued by residents and relatives. Counterbalancing that, there is a recurring pattern of inconsistent nursing performance across shifts; reviewers cite variability in responsiveness and in the tone of communication from some staff members, which has led to concerns about staff conduct and resident comfort in particular cases.

    Dining and activities are strengths for many reviewers. Comments reference a pleasant dining experience, an โ€œamazingโ€ kitchen, and a range of engagement options โ€” arts and crafts, music and singing, and church/faith-based activities โ€” that support social interaction and resident well-being. Therapy and rehab services are frequently described as robust, with gratitude expressed by family caregivers who received training and support while caring for loved ones.

    Facility logistics present both positives and constraints. Common areas and rooms are often described as clean and well-kept, but several reviews flag limited bathing resources (for example, a small number of showers and shared bathrooms) and roommate-placement issues that can affect resident privacy and day-to-day comfort. These are operational features that can influence quality of life depending on room assignment and staffing patterns.

    Management and administrative performance elicit divergent views. Specific leaders and teams receive praise for communication and leadership, yet other comments point to billing and financial-administration inconsistencies and uneven managerial oversight. A minority of reviewers expressed strong negative impressions regarding safety and community reputation; while these accounts are not the dominant narrative, they indicate variability in experience that prospective families should probe.

    Practical considerations for visitors and decision-makers: tour the building during different shifts, ask about current staffing ratios and shift handoffs, confirm bathing schedules and private-bathroom availability, request details on roommate-assignment policies, review the facilityโ€™s billing process and final-account procedures, and speak with the memory-care and therapy teams about individualized care plans. These targeted questions will help determine whether Diversicare of Arabโ€™s strengths align with a particular residentโ€™s needs and whether operational gaps are being actively addressed.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Diversicare of Arab is located at 235 Third St. S.E., Arab, AL, 35016.

    About Diversicare of Arab

    Diversicare of Arab sits as an 87-bed skilled nursing and healthcare facility offering care for older adults from a diverse and skilled team, and the place provides a wide range of medical services, so you'll find long-term support, short-stay rehabilitation, complex medical care, memory care, assisted living, and hospice care right there on the grounds, all focused on compassion and dedication to each resident. Folks receive physical, occupational, and speech therapy as needed, which helps many regain or keep abilities, and there's a real effort to teach new skills and improve each person's independence, giving hope and self-respect as people work toward their goals. The care team honors every resident's individuality and life story, and they deliver psychological and mental health services, along with special programs for bowel and bladder training, so everyone gets a plan that fits their needs. The caregivers are highly trained, facilities are welcoming and supportive, and you'll see a respectful approach that aims to help everyone feel as confident and safe as possible during their stay. The center is properly licensed as a Skilled Nursing Facility (#N4801) and provides a strong mix of care solutions and amenities for seniors who need anything from help with daily activities to complex medical support.

    People often ask...

    Diversicare of Arab offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 235 Third St. S.E., Arab, AL 35016.

    No, Diversicare of Arab does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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