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Diversicare Of Meridian
4728 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 393016014828151120 certified beds · 97 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2021
Deficiencies
22
● 0● 19● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$21,798
2 fines
Last survey
2026-05-05
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Mississippi State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Complaint | 002 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-04-08 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-05-21 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-13 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-25 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-11-29 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-12-03 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Mississippi State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-04-20Record 255118-20260505-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-04-20Record 255118-20260505-F689
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Correction not yet recordedRecord 255118-20260408-F602
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 255118-20250521-F565
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 255118-20250521-F584
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 255118-20250521-F641
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 255118-20250521-F657
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 255118-20250521-F725
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 255118-20250521-F812
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-23Record 255118-20250521-F851
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-04-01Record 255118-20250313-F697
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 255118-20240125-F550
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 255118-20240125-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 255118-20240125-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 255118-20240125-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-28Record 255118-20240125-F679
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Dignity & rights
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-03Record 255118-20231129-F585
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-03Record 255118-20231129-F812
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-19Record 255118-20211203-F550
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-19Record 255118-20211203-F656
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-19Record 255118-20211203-F690
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-19Record 255118-20211203-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Civil money penalty | $13,520 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-03-13 | Civil money penalty | $8,278 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.71
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.41
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 4.18 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.94
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 3.51 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover29%
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover45%
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Mississippi | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.9% | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.0% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 24.5% | 20.5% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 21.3% | 23.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Advocat Finance, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Dac Newcorp Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Diversicare Management Services LP. Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Ratner, Eran Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bodie, Rebecca Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dms Gp LLC Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kellman, Franklin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kohn, Brian Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nee, Stephen Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ratner, Eran Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ratner, Eran Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sneed, Marsha Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weishaar, Matthew Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Diversicare Healthcare — 44 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Mississippi.
No county cost figures on file for Lauderdale.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Meridian | 0.8 mi | 2026-05-07 | 1205 |
| Trend Health & Rehab Of Meridian LLC Meridian | 1.1 mi | 2026-03-10 | 080 |
| North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Meridian | 2.0 mi | 2025-06-19 | 070 |
| Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC Meridian | 2.0 mi | 2025-07-24 | 0170 |
| Marion Health And Rehab, LLC Marion | 2.0 mi | 2026-06-16 | 0177 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |