Nursing Homes · Meridian, MS
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Diversicare of Meridian
4728 Highway 39 North · Meridian, MS 39301 · 120 certified beds
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About Diversicare of Meridian
Diversicare of Meridian is a nursing home in Meridian, Mississippi. Its capacity is 120 beds, above the Lauderdale County median of 82 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Diversicare Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 22 citations, the most recent on May 5, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.60 hours per resident per day. It is one of 8 nursing homes listed in Meridian. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (22)
Records from December 2021 to May 2026.
May 5, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 20, 2026.
May 5, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 20, 2026.
April 8, 2026
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
May 21, 2025
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2025.
May 21, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2025.
May 21, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2025.
May 21, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2025.
May 21, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2025.
May 21, 2025
Tag F0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2025.
May 21, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2025.
March 13, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 1, 2025.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2024.
November 29, 2023
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 3, 2024.
November 29, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 3, 2024.
December 3, 2021
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2022.
December 3, 2021
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 19, 2022.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $12,735
May 5, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,520 against this nursing home on May 5, 2026.
March 13, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,735 against this nursing home on March 13, 2025.
Staffing
3.60 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.33 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Diversicare Healthcare, a chain of 44 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.7 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 3.1 for staffing, 3.5 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Mississippi.
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