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Diversicare of Batesville
154 Woodland Road, Batesville, MS 38606
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 130 beds, Diversicare of Batesville serves Batesville in Panola County, Mississippi and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1991.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Mississippi median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 10, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 19.2.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $20K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Mississippi median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 36.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Panola Co. median | Mississippi median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 20 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.8 | 33.3 | 19.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.1% | 44.4% | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $20,138 | $20,138 | $8,224 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 202 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Mississippi average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Jun 2025, 7 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×14 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 12 Jun 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 7 Dec 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 31 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | Fine | $9,620 | |
| 7 Dec 2023 | Fine | $7,053 | |
| 7 Dec 2023 | Fine | $3,465 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Mississippi average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.1%, RNs 31.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Mississippi median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.5% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.7% | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.0% | 20.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Diversicare Of Batesville Llc. Chain: Diversicare Healthcare (44 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocat Finance, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2016 |
| Dac Newcorp Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/04/2022 |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/01/2016 |
| Dms Gp LLC | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/04/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Panola County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sardis Community Nhabuse icon | Sardis | 60 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 33.3 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Panola County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Diversicare of Batesville been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Mississippi median is 16 per facility.
Has Diversicare of Batesville been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $20K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Diversicare of Batesville compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Mississippi median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Diversicare of Batesville?
It is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Advocat Finance, LLC, Dac Newcorp Inc and Diversicare Management Services LP.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Diversicare of Batesville last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Jun 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.