In the first quarter of 2026, ownership of Diversicare of Oneonta belonged to Diversicare Leasing Company III, LLC, as reported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This Blount County nursing home has operated under Diversicare Leasing Company III, LLC since July 1, 2016.
Diversicare of Oneonta operates as a for-profit institution.
At that time, the facility received an overall CMS rating of two, which fell below the Alabama state average for nursing homes, reported at 3.0. CMS ratings are determined by examining factors including results from health inspections, staffing figures, and quality of care for residents.
The facility averaged 111.2 residents daily in the first quarter of 2026, with a capacity of 120 beds. The nursing home is not affiliated with a hospital.
Also in the first quarter of 2026, Diversicare of Oneonta incurred a total of $9,318 in one fine and faced two penalties.
There were two for-profit nursing homes located in Blount County, Alabama during this period.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show that the population of older adults nationwide continues to climb while younger age groups decrease. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans age 65 and up grew by 13%, whereas those under 18 declined by 1.7%. The nation’s older adult population has surged dramatically over the last hundred years, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
Research published in 2021 indicates nearly half of older adults, or about 28 million people, are expected to need long-term services and support. The study further predicts over one-third could ultimately require nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare of Oneonta | Diversicare Leasing Company III, LLC | For profit – Corporation | 2 | 111.2 |
| TLC Nursing Center | Mark Sims | For profit – Corporation | 5 | 96.2 |
Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.
