Diversicare of Meridian
4728 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39301 · (601) 482-8151
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Diversicare of Meridian has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 7 citations (the Mississippi average is 6.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $21,798 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 21, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 21, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.May 21, 2025 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.May 21, 2025 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 21, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.May 21, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.May 21, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 21, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 5, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 5, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.April 8, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.March 13, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 29, 2023 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 29, 2023 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $13,520May 5, 2026
- Fine of $8,278March 13, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Mississippi average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.41 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.74 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.96 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.9% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 97.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Meridian · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- James T Champion Meridian · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC Meridian · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC Meridian · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Reginald P White Nursing Facility Meridian · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Diversicare of Meridian on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.