Nursing Homes in Bessemer, AL
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Bessemer, Alabama are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 56/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Jefferson County.
2 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Bessemer scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Bessemer
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Bessemer list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Bessemer
- Oak Crest Health & Wellness — 63/100
- Diversicare Of Bessemer — 62/100
- Oaks On Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility — 52/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living — 46/100
- Oaks On Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility — 52/100
- Diversicare Of Bessemer — 62/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Crest Health & Wellness | 63 | Use Caution | 79 |
| Diversicare Of Bessemer | 62 | Use Caution | 180 |
| Oaks On Parkwood Skilled Nursing Facility | 52 | Serious Concerns | 130 |
| Ridgeway Rehabilitation & Senior Living | 46 | Serious Concerns | 69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bessemer Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Bessemer?
Senior Care Report Card lists 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Bessemer, Alabama, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Bessemer?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Bessemer facilities is 56/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Bessemer nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 4 nursing homes in Bessemer, Alabama
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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