Diversicare of Alabama - Gadsden

Nursing Home · Gadsden, AL

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What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Nursing Home

Benefits

Diversicare offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, vacation, holiday, and sick time, as well as long-term and short-term disability coverage. Additional benefits may be available as part of the overall compensation package.

The city

Living in Gadsden, AL

Gadsden sits along the Coosa River in northeastern Alabama, offering a small-city pace with easy access to outdoor spots like Noccalula Falls Park. It's a community where nurses can find affordable living and a slower rhythm, with Birmingham about an hour south for bigger-city amenities when needed.

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Metro price level · Gadsden area: 14% below the national average; BEA index 85.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $808/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $40,345/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Diversicare Healthcare Services is a long-term care and skilled nursing provider operating multiple facilities across the southeastern United States, including a location in Gadsden, Alabama. The organization focuses on providing post-acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term residential services.

Nursing Home · Gadsden

More about Diversicare of Alabama - Gadsden

Diversicare employs nurses in roles ranging from staff RNs and LPNs to charge nurses and director-level positions such as Director of Care Coordination/RNAC. The company promotes a culture built around its core values of integrity, excellence, compassion, teamwork, and stewardship, and emphasizes leadership development and career growth within its facilities. Working as a nurse at Diversicare of Gadsden involves caring for residents in a skilled nursing environment, with opportunities to take on leadership roles and coordinate care delivery. The company has been recognized as a Great Place to Work certified company, though employee reviews specific to the Gadsden location present a more mixed picture, with ratings below the industry average across multiple categories including management, work-life balance, and pay.

Diversicare's mission is to 'improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.' The organization's core values are: Integrity (trustworthy and honorable with an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing), Excellence (passionate pursuit of going above and beyond), Compassion (recognizing needs of others with empathy and action), Teamwork (committed to each other personally and professionally, succeeding together), and Stewardship (carefully and responsibly managing all that has been entrusted to them).

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

Indeed reviews for Diversicare Healthcare Services in Gadsden, AL show an overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars based on 845 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings include work-life balance at 2.7, pay and benefits at 2.7, job security and advancement at 2.6, management at 2.4, and culture at 2.6. Employees noted positive aspects such as the ability to learn new things, ability to meet personal goals, and a clear sense of purpose. Areas flagged for improvement include trust in colleagues, support from managers, and inclusive work environment. Additionally, Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc holds a Great Place to Work certification (updated May 2023), with 68% of employees company-wide saying it is a great place to work.

The good

Opportunities to learn new things and develop clinical skills
Clear sense of purpose in serving residents and patients
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off
Leadership and career advancement pathways available, including Director of Care Coordination and Charge Nurse roles
Great Place to Work certification at the company level
Culture emphasizing compassion, teamwork, and excellence

The hard parts

Low management rating (2.4 out of 5) on Indeed reviews for Gadsden location
Concerns about trust in colleagues and lack of support from managers reported by employees
Work-life balance rated below average at 2.7 out of 5
Pay and benefits rated below average at 2.7 out of 5, with areas for improvement noted in inclusive work environment

The reality check

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Quick facts

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Roles last seen active: Jun 19, 2026
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