Diversicare of Southaven

1730 Dorchester Dr · Southaven, MS · 38671 · 6623930050

140 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Diversicare Healthcare

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $12,948 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 30
Serious harm & abuse 20% 28
Staffing 20% 73
Federal penalties 15% 0
Trend 10% 70
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.503.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.670.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.12≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year25%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)7 · $59,175

Inspection citations (42 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 19, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 20, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected March 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Actual harm · G March 26, 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 April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Actual harm · G March 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 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 April 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F March 20, 2025

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 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 April 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 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 April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G May 8, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J April 9, 2024 · 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 April 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Immediate jeopardy · J April 9, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 20, 2024 · 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 June 3, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · 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 June 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected June 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    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 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
March 20, 2025Fine$6,474
March 20, 2025Fine$6,474
March 20, 2024Fine$6,422
March 20, 2024Fine$6,422
March 20, 2024Fine$23,491
November 2, 2023Fine$4,946
November 2, 2023Fine$4,946
November 2, 2023Payment Denial15 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255109 · certified since April 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.