DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN

4728 HIGHWAY 39 NORTH
MERIDIAN MS 39301
Phone: 6014828151

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
1/5
Much below average
Overall rating1/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality1/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Mississippi average: 1.7 star lower (2.7), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Meridian average: 1.5 star lower (2.5), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds120
Average residents per day97.4
Occupancy81%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainDIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE (44 facilities)
CountyLauderdale
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1989-06-01
CMS certification number (CCN)255118
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle10

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.13
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.41
Registered nurse turnover45.0%
Total nursing staff turnover28.9%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$21,798
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $21,798 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN highly rated?

CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN have?

CMS certifies 120 beds; the facility reports an average of 97.4 residents per day (about 81% occupancy).

Does DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $21,798 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.