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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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 86th out of 110 homes in Mississippi. 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.
| 45m per day | ▲ 18% 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.
| 26m per day | ▼ 61% 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 6m per day | ▼ 15% 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 54m per day | ▼ 18% 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 | ▲ 50% 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.
| 32m per day | ▲ 45% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Lower than the Mississippi average: 82.3%Diversicare of Amory is administrated by Donna Ballard.
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mississippi average 16.9
Mississippi 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 Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.1
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
26% worse 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.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
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 based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #47 / 106Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 106 homes in Mississippi. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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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 73%.
Donna Ballard is the administrator of Diversicare of Amory.
Diversicare of Amory has 152 beds.
Yes — there are 15 photos of Diversicare of Amory in the photo gallery on this page.
Diversicare of Amory is located at 1215 Earl Frye Drive.
(662) 256-9344 will put you in contact with the team at Diversicare of Amory.
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