Meridian, MS

Diversicare Of Meridian

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $12,735 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

4728 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS

(601) 482-8151

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

96

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Diversicare Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-06-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.69

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.71

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.92

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.94

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

53%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

39%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.0
2.4
0.4 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.8
2.9
1.9 pts worse
1.8
3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
95.7%
4.3 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
97.0%
3 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
3.2%
0.6 pts better
3.3%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
1.6%
1.6 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.6%
6.1%
0.5 pts better
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.6%
24.4%
3.8 pts better
19.6%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.4%
23.4%
9 pts better
16.7%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 15.9%
22.8%
6.9 pts better
16.3%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.5%
20.6%
1.1 pts better
14.9%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4%
1.5%
1.1 pts better
1.0%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.9%
2.5%
1.4 pts worse
1.7%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 22.9%
21.4%
1.5 pts worse
19.8%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.0%
6.9%
2.1 pts worse
5.1%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
87.9%
11.6 pts better
81.7%
17.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 20.2%
15.3%
4.9 pts worse
12.0%
8.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
2.6%
2.6 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.0%
84.6%
14.4 pts better
79.7%
19.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 34.8%
27.9%
6.9 pts worse
23.9%
10.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-21 · Fire 2025-05-21

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-01-25 · Fire 2024-01-25

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2021-12-03 · Fire 2021-12-03

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-06-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-06-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-06-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-06-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-06-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-21

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-23

G · Actual harm 2025-03-13

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-02-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-25

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2024-02-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-29

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-01-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-29

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-01-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-03

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-03

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-01-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-01-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$12,735 2025-03-13

Fine

Fine · fine $12,735

Fine

Ownership

Diversicare Leasing Company Iii LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 21 facilities 2016-07-01
Advocat Finance, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 34 facilities 2016-07-01
Bodie, Rebecca

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 41 facilities 2020-03-20
Dac Acquisition LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 39 facilities 2021-11-19
Dac Newcorp Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 34 facilities 2022-04-04
Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 34 facilities 1994-05-10
Diversicare Management Services LP.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 38 facilities 2016-07-01
Dms Gp LLC

General Partnership Interest · Organization

0% 23 facilities 2022-04-04
Kellman, Franklin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2024-09-13
Kohn, Brian

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 47 facilities 2021-11-19
Nee, Stephen

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2023-02-20
Ratner, Eran

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 40 facilities 2024-09-13
Ratner, Eran

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 40 facilities 2021-11-19
Ratner, Eran

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 40 facilities 2024-09-13
Sneed, Marsha

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-19
Weishaar, Matthew

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 46 facilities 2003-12-01

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