Diversicare of Ripley
101 Cunningham Dr, Ripley, MS 38663 · (662) 837-3011
For profit - Corporation · 140 certified beds
Diversicare of Ripley has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 9 citations (the Mississippi average is 6.8). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $72,793 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 February 11, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.February 11, 2026 · F0725 · 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.February 11, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.February 11, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.February 11, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 11, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 11, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 11, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.February 11, 2026 · F0810 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 11, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.January 21, 2025 · F0802 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.January 21, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.September 11, 2024 · 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.September 11, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.September 11, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 22, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 22, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 22, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.January 22, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 19, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 19, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $7,272September 11, 2024
- Fine of $7,272September 11, 2024
- Fine of $48,776January 22, 2024
- Fine of $4,736December 19, 2023
- Fine of $4,737December 19, 2023
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 | 3.29 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.84 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.86 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.7% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 140 |
| Average residents per day | 119.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Tippah County Nursing Home Ripley · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Rest Haven Health and Rehabilitation Ripley · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Ashland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Diversicare of Batesville Batesville · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Great Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Byhalia · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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