Diversicare of Quitman
191 Highway 511 East · Quitman, MS · 39355 · 6017762141
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,018 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected May 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2020
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 3, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255288 · certified since August 1, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.