Diversicare of Meridian
4728 Highway 39 North · Meridian, MS · 39301 · 6014828151
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
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 June 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 21, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G March 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F November 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 19, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 19, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
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 January 19, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 19, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 13, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255118 · 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.