Diversicare of Brookhaven
519 Brookman Drive · Brookhaven, MS · 39601 · 6018332881
58 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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 | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,788 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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 November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 4, 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 July 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B June 20, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023 · 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 October 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
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 January 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 4, 2025 | Fine | $8,788 |
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255175 · certified since March 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.