1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Administered by Gayle Bullock under owner Donna Ballard, Diversicare of Amory is a 60-bed SNF at 1215 Earl Frye Drive in Amory, Mississippi. The facility operated by Diversicare of Tylertown, LLC, welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families flexibility in how they fund care. With occupancy at 100 percent, Diversicare of Amory runs a full community.
Diversicare of Amory centers on rehabilitation and short-term care, with extensive services for individuals recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization. Residents stay an average of 143 days, a timeframe reflecting the facility’s focus on post-acute rehabilitation and medical recovery. Total nursing support averages 3 hours 50 minutes per resident day, combining the efforts of registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses to deliver attentive clinical care. This staffing model supports residents with complex medical needs in a 24-hour staffing environment. The home is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood where some nearby errands can be done on foot, with a mix of local amenities accessible to visiting families. For those looking to visit regularly or help manage outside appointments, the surrounding area offers reasonable access.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 88th out of 113 homes in Mississippi for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 50m per day | ▲ 31% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 23m per day | ▼ 65% State avg: 1h 6m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 2m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 51m per day | ▼ 19% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | ▲ 48% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 31m per day | ▲ 39% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Higher than the Mississippi average: 82.3%Diversicare of Amory is legally operated by Diversicare of Tylertown, LLC, and administered by Gayle Bullock.
In Mississippi, the State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure conducts unannounced surveys to monitor facility compliance with health, safety, and resident rights laws.
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Mississippi state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 35 | 45 | This facility has 22% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (35 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 22% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.8 | 3 | This facility has 93% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Mississippi nursing home (5.8 vs. MS avg 3).↑ 93% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 6 | 15 | This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Mississippi average (6 vs. MS avg 15). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer |
State average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average 16.9
State average 3.83
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
26 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 31 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than State averageState average: 1
100% better than State averageState average: 1.1
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
26% fewer staff per resident than Mississippi average
6% worse than Mississippi average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 21 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
21
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
15 total: 14 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
15
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 59 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
59
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,598 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 59 | 0 | 59 | 20,220 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,942 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 1 | 15 | 3,839 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,753 | 67 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 962 | 73 | 79% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 683 | 78 | 85% | 6.2 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 648 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 568 | 62 | 67% | 9.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 525 | 76 | 83% | 6.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 498 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 492 | 68 | 74% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 454 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 427 | 54 | 59% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 417 | 61 | 66% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 154 | 51 | 55% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 132 | 26 | 28% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 56 | 10 | 11% | 5.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 6 | 7% | 7 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.9
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 12.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.9
21% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 22.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.1%
28% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
31.7%
29% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 24.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.9%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
51% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
60% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 7.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
59% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.3%
79% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.3%
83% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.4%
42% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.9%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 95.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 97.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.45
41% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.44
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.51
48% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.88
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.5%
9% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 87.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
16% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.6%
12% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 84.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
32.0%
15% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 27.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.4%
52% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 15.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
2.5%
221% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
57.1%
6% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
67.0%
32% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
53% of new residents, often for short stays.
22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
114Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Diversicare of Amory from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #47 / 111Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 111 homes in Mississippi for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Mississippi average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #96 / 111Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 111 homes in Mississippi for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Mississippi average. Well-run Mississippi facilities typically land around 51–71% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (53% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Amory's city center to Diversicare of Amory's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MS State Dept. of Health (MSDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Sunshine Health Care | NH SNF | North Pontotoc | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
90.3%
Facility
90.3%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#41 / 107 | +7% | 7.56
Facility
7.56
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#2 / 113 | -9% | +63% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 3
Facility
3
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#2 / 113 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 113 | - | 54 | - |
46
Facility
46
MS AVG
33
Rank
#106 / 319 | Sunshine Health Care, Inc | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#84 / 111 | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#57 / 111 | 60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
60.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#23 / 111 | 255319 | ||||
| Vicksburg Convalescent Center | NH SNF | Vicksburg | 100
Facility
100
MS AVG
70
Rank
#67 / 265 |
78.0%
Facility
78.0%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#87 / 107 | -8% | 3.46
Facility
3.46
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#101 / 113 | -20% | -25% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 5
Facility
5
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#4 / 113 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#15 / 113 | - | 78 | - |
74
Facility
74
MS AVG
33
Rank
#5 / 319 | Vicksburg Management Associates, LLC | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#40 / 111 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#22 / 111 | 57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#38 / 111 | 255253 | ||||
| Union County Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS PC SNF | New Albany | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
83.8%
Facility
83.8%
MS AVG
84.4
Rank
#71 / 107 | -1% | 5.96
Facility
5.96
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#6 / 113 | -28% | +29% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 9
Facility
9
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#12 / 113 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#6 / 113 | - | 50 | - |
60
Facility
60
MS AVG
33
Rank
#37 / 319 | Joseph Speetjens | $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#67 / 111 | $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#81 / 111 | 56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#59 / 111 | 255312 | ||||
| Brandon Court | NH HOS MC SNF | Brandon | 50
Facility
50
MS AVG
70
Rank
#188 / 265 | - | - | 4.10
Facility
4.10
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#70 / 113 | -27% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 15
Facility
15
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#45 / 113 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#22 / 113 | - | 74 | - |
28
Facility
28
MS AVG
33
Rank
#182 / 319 | Jaquisa Dawson | $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#75 / 111 | $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#20 / 111 | 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#3 / 111 | 255266 | ||||
| Diversicare of Amory | NH HOS MC SNF | Amory | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 | - | - | 3.84
Facility
3.84
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#88 / 113 | +62% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 31
Facility
31
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#99 / 113 | 6.2
Facility
6.2
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#104 / 113 | - | 73 | - |
53
Facility
53
MS AVG
33
Rank
#67 / 319 | Donna Ballard | $11.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#16 / 111 | $4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#47 / 111 | 42.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
42.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#96 / 111 | 255119 |
Diversicare of Amory is legally operated by Diversicare of Tylertown, LLC, and administered by Gayle Bullock.
Diversicare of Amory has a walk score of 53. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Diversicare of Amory's occupancy is 100%.
No, Diversicare of Amory has a no-pet policy.
Diversicare of Amory is registered as a for-profit in MS.
Gayle Bullock is the administrator of Diversicare of Amory.
Diversicare of Amory has 60 beds.
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