Diversicare of Moss Point
3401 Main Street, Moss Point, MS 39563 · (228) 762-7451
For profit - Limited Liability company · 160 certified beds
Diversicare of Moss Point has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 12 citations (the Mississippi average is 6.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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 April 22, 2026 found 12 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.April 22, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.April 22, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.April 22, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.April 22, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 22, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 22, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.April 22, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.April 22, 2026 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 22, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 22, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 22, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.April 22, 2026 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- 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.April 22, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.April 22, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.46 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.84 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.08 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34.6% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Average residents per day | 95.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- River Chase Village Gautier · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center Ocean Springs · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Sunplex Sub-Acute Center Ocean Springs · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Singing River Skilled Nursing Facility Pascagoula · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Plaza Community Living Center Pascagoula · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Diversicare of Moss Point on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.