Diversicare of Amory
1215 Earl Frye Drive · Amory, MS · 38821 · 6622569344
152 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
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.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2026
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.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 16, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
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.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
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.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255119 · certified since June 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.