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Diversicare of Meridian
4728 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39301
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 120 beds, Diversicare of Meridian serves Meridian in Lauderdale County, Mississippi and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Mississippi median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 6, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 19.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $22K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Mississippi median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 28.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lauderdale Co. median | Mississippi median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 15 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.3 | 21.4 | 19.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.9% | 51.4% | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $21,798 | $4,516 | $8,224 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 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: 21 May 2025, 25 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×12 E ×3 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 5 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 21 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Mar 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | 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 | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2024 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | 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 | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jan 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 2026 | Fine | $13,520 | |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Mississippi average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.9%, RNs 45.0%; 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 | 24.5% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.4% | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.9% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.0% | 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 Meridian 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 Healthcare Services LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/10/1994 |
| 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 |
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 Lauderdale County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation | Meridian | 60 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13.3 | — | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian | Meridian | 84 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 15.5 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| James T Champion | Meridian | 70 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 14.3 | — | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC | Meridian | 58 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 24.1 | $5K | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC | Meridian | 89 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 22.5 | — | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Reginald P White Nursing Facilityabuse icon | Meridian | 70 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 21.4 | $10K | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Marion Health and Rehab, LLC | Marion | 120 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 23.3 | $245K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Meridian | 82 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 41.5 | $32K | 7 May 2026 |
All 9 facilities in Lauderdale County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Diversicare of Meridian been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Mississippi median is 16 per facility.
Has Diversicare of Meridian been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $22K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Diversicare of Meridian compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Mississippi median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Diversicare of Meridian?
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 Healthcare Services LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Diversicare of Meridian last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 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.