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HomeMississippiDiversicare of Meridian

Diversicare of Meridian

4728 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 393016014828151WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(42 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
120
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,735

How Diversicare of Meridian Compares in Mississippi

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MS average
2.8/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MS average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MS average
3.8/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.41 hrs/day
MS average
4.18 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.71 hrs/day
MS average
0.64 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
28.9%
MS average
45.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Mississippi average of 2.8/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Mississippi average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.41 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.18.
Staff turnover is 28.9%, lower than the Mississippi average of 45.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 25, 2024
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected May 21, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Mississippi median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Mississippi median
Lauderdale County 65+
12,992
17.9% of county
County Population
72,741
Lauderdale County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Diversicare of Meridian is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Meridian, Mississippi with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
97.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lauderdale
Last Inspection
May 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
99.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Apr 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jan 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 3, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 3, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Dec 3, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 3, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,735
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 13, 2025
$12,735

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.96 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.41 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.94 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.9%
RN Turnover
45.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DIVERSICARE LEASING COMPANY III LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2016
ADVOCAT FINANCE, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2016
DAC NEWCORP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 4, 2022
DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 10, 1994
DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2016
SNEED, MARSHAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AAug 19, 2024
KELLMAN, FRANKLINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 13, 2024
KOHN, BRIANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 19, 2021
RATNER, ERANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 19, 2021
BODIE, REBECCACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 20, 2020
NEE, STEPHENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2023
RATNER, ERANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 13, 2024
WEISHAAR, MATTHEWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2003
RATNER, ERANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 13, 2024
DMS GP LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 4, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Diversicare of Meridian and nearby alternatives.

All Mississippi facilities
Diversicare of Meridian
Meridian, MSCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,735
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Meridian, MS4,224 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $42,487
Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC
Meridian, MS1.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $4,516
Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC
Meridian, MS2.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation
Meridian, MS2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bedford Care Center of Marion
Marion, MS2.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $244,855
Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian
Meridian, MS3.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Diversicare of Meridian
Meridian, MS · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$12,735
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Meridian, MS
4,224 ft1/51/53/5$42,487
Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC
Meridian, MS
1.1 mi4/54/54/5$4,516
Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC
Meridian, MS
2.0 mi2/53/54/5None recorded
North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation
Meridian, MS
2.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Bedford Care Center of Marion
Marion, MS
2.0 mi1/51/54/5$244,855
Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian
Meridian, MS
3.1 mi4/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Diversicare of Meridian?▾
Diversicare of Meridian has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Diversicare of Meridian cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Mississippi is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Diversicare of Meridian participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Diversicare of Meridian had any health inspection violations?▾
Diversicare of Meridian had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 21, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,735.
What are the staffing levels at Diversicare of Meridian?▾
Diversicare of Meridian provides 3.41 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, 0.74 LPN hours, and 1.96 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.9%.
How many beds does Diversicare of Meridian have?▾
Diversicare of Meridian has 120 certified beds with an average of 97.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Diversicare of Meridian?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Mississippi, including 5 in Meridian. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Diversicare of Meridian?▾
On Google Maps, Diversicare of Meridian has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 42 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

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