Diversicare of Batesville
154 Woodland Road · Batesville, MS · 38606 · 6625635636
130 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $9,620 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $20,138 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 12, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 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 July 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G December 7, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
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 January 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 28, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 31, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 28, 2022
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 31, 2022 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $9,620 |
| December 7, 2023 | Fine | $3,465 |
| December 7, 2023 | Fine | $7,053 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255139 · certified since July 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.