Diversicare of Meridian

Q: Is Diversicare of Meridian in a walkable area?

Diversicare of Meridian has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Diversicare of Meridian?

Diversicare of Meridian's occupancy is 83%.

Q: Are pets allowed at Diversicare of Meridian?

No, Diversicare of Meridian has a no-pet policy.

Q: Does Diversicare of Meridian operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Diversicare of Meridian is registered as a for-profit in MS.

Q: Who is the administrator of Diversicare of Meridian?

Raquel Guise is the administrator of Diversicare of Meridian.

Q: How many beds does Diversicare of Meridian have?

Diversicare of Meridian has 120 beds.

Q: Are there photos of Diversicare of Meridian?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Diversicare of Meridian in the photo gallery on this page.

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Meridian, MS

CMS overall rating

4728 Ms-39 North, Meridian, MS 39301 View map

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Diversicare of Meridian accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

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Diversicare of Meridian accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Diversicare of Meridian

Located in the heart of Mississippi, Diversicare of Meridian offers a sanctuary for patients and residents on their journey toward renewed confidence, self-respect, and a higher level of independence. Specializing in a wide array of services, including short-term rehabilitation, complex medical care, and long-term care needs, the center is committed to providing exceptional care tailored to individual requirements. Here, expert care meets genuine empathy, creating an environment where residents feel valued and supported as they navigate their paths to recovery and well-being.

At Diversicare of Meridian, the commitment to excellence extends to specialized services for veterans, including short-stay skilled services that encompass a range of critical healthcare needs. From wound care and cardiac care to IV therapy, dialysis care, pulmonary and respiratory care, and beyond, residents receive top-notch medical attention tailored to their unique circumstances. Amidst the tranquil surroundings, residents find not just comfort but a true sense of belonging.

Facility Direct Line (601) 482-8151

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Mississippi state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 45m per day

This facility Mississippi avg (4h 38m per day)

vs Mississippi avg

-19%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

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.	34m per day	▼ 11% 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.	46m per day	▼ 30% State avg: 1h 5m 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 1m per day	▼ 19% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.	3h 2m per day	▼ 14% 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.	2m per day	■ Avg 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.	20m per day	▼ 7% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

80 days

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 42 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

83%

Similar to the Mississippi average: 82.3%

Occupied beds

100 / 120

Average occupied beds in Mississippi homes 74 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

CountyLauderdale

Diversicare of Meridian is legally operated by Diversicare of Meridian, LLC, and administered by Raquel Guise.

Ownership TypeProprietary

Pets not allowed

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 73 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Since 2019 vs. Mississippi state average

Overall vs. MS average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	MS Average	vs. MS Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	73	45	This facility has 62% more total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (73 vs. MS avg 45).↑ 62% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on January 27, 2026 found no deficiencies after three complaint investigations involving abuse, neglect, resident rights, and pressure sores.
The May 21, 2025 annual survey cited seven deficiencies including insufficient nursing staff during shift changes, unsafe food storage, inaccurate resident assessments, and failure to maintain a homelike environment.
The March 13, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated a harm-level deficiency for delayed pain medication causing unmanaged pain and hospital transfer for one resident.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 5

Mississippi average 4.4

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations

Mississippi average 16.9

Citations per inspection

3.8

Mississippi average 3.83

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

16 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1

Serious health citations

9% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

0 critical citations Mississippi average: 1

1 serious citation Mississippi average: 1.1

18 moderate citations Mississippi average: 14.6

0 minor citations Mississippi average: 0.3

Citations history (last 5 years)

Administration moderate citation May 21, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation May 21, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 21, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 21, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 120

Employees 108

Contractors 12

Staff to resident ratio 1.22 : 1

25% fewer staff per resident than Mississippi average

Avg staff/day 48

Average shift 7.5 hours

6% worse than Mississippi average

Total staff hours (quarter) 33,012

Nursing staff breakdown

8.4 hours

7.4 hours

7.5 hours

Contractor staffing

2,016 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	53	0	53	17,563	92	100%	7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	29	0	29	6,677	92	100%	7.4
Registered Nurse	15	0	15	2,809	92	100%	8.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	1,693	65	71%	8.2
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	507	63	68%	7.8
Administrator	1	0	1	504	63	68%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	471	66	72%	7.1
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	449	61	66%	7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	424	67	73%	6.3
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	407	51	55%	8
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	386	69	75%	5.5
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	358	65	71%	5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	285	63	68%	4.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	265	58	63%	4.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	145	24	26%	6.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	36	6	7%	6
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	34	8	9%	4.3

53 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

29 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

15 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 71%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 68%

1 Administrator

% of Days 68%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 72%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 66%

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 73%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 55%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 75%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 71%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 68%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 63%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 26%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 7%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 9%

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Total fines amount $13K

68% lower than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: $39K

Number of fines 1

50% fewer fines than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.0

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison

This facility $13K

Mississippi average $39K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Mar 13, 2025 · $13K

Civil Money Penalty Mar 13, 2025

$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 9.1

27% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 12.4

Functional decline score 16.6

26% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures

Below average Mississippi avg: 2.0

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 17.4%

18% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened 13.6%

44% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 24.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 18.6%

13% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury 1.5%

53% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.8%

9% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.7%

5% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight 5.0%

20% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use 10.4%

51% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 97.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.04

16% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days 4.83

68% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures

Below average Mississippi avg: 1.9

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

14% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.4%

83% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine 99.1%

17% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 84.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 34.8%

25% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits 20.2%

32% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 32.5%

39% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 48.2%

5% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 29 days

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Total residents 98

Medicare

4.1% of residents

Medicaid

73.5% of residents

Private pay or other

22.4% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Diversicare of Meridian from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Occupancy Rate 77.5% ↓ 0.4pp vs 2023

Net Patient Income $1.4M ↑ ~$538.5K vs 2023

Payroll Costs $4.4M ↑ ~$734.6K vs 2023

Operating Margin 13.4% ↑ 4.8pp vs 2023

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	95.1%	91.4%	86.8%	85.3%	87.4%	80.2%	75.2%	73.7%	63.9%	73.3%	77.9%	77.5%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120
Net Income	$1,649,388	$1,324,486	$566,412	$690,442	$645,183	$34,056	-$349,683	$749,172	$261,169	$786,825	$954,963	$1,726,109
Gross Revenue	$9,610,632	$9,053,822	$8,410,504	$8,757,080	$9,069,135	$8,913,016	$8,361,479	$9,377,410	$8,830,911	$9,342,976	$11,834,875	$12,189,787
Operating Expenses	$7,074,979	$6,827,603	$6,996,523	$6,816,855	$7,101,023	$7,561,545	$7,565,151	$7,933,644	$8,142,533	$8,737,640	$9,624,987	$9,295,499
Net Patient Income	$1,550,300	$1,210,229	$497,047	$539,548	$542,890	$32,946	-$444,262	-$163,245	-$1,099,837	-$566,190	$905,130	$1,443,585
Net Patient Revenue	$8,625,279	$8,037,832	$7,493,570	$7,356,403	$7,643,913	$7,594,491	$7,120,889	$7,770,399	$7,042,696	$8,171,450	$10,530,117	$10,739,084
Payroll Costs	$3,449,931	$3,269,298	$3,211,077	$3,272,669	$3,434,918	$3,238,020	$3,364,040	$3,384,027	$2,902,218	$2,690,060	$3,642,848	$4,377,458
Operating Margin %	18.0%	15.1%	6.6%	7.3%	7.1%	0.4%	-6.2%	-2.1%	-15.6%	-6.9%	8.6%	13.4%
Medicare %	15.2%	15.5%	13.1%	14.0%	12.4%	11.6%	11.3%	14.3%	11.8%	5.9%	7.3%	4.8%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	74.7%	73.9%	68.5%	70.4%	67.8%	68.9%	73.2%
Private %	84.8%	84.5%	86.9%	86.0%	87.6%	13.8%	14.8%	17.2%	17.8%	26.3%	23.8%	22.0%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$207	$200	$197	$197	$200	$216	$216	$240	$252	$254	$309	$316
Cost/Day	$170	$170	$184	$182	$186	$215	$230	$245	$291	$272	$282	$273
Avg Length of Stay	200.3 days	221.7 days	204.4 days	182.3 days	285.6 days	91.8 days	85.8 days	73.9 days	116.5 days	101.3 days	100.0 days	80.3 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Net patient revenue

$10.7M

Net patient income

$1.4M

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$10.7M

Net patient income

$1.4M

Other income

$282.5K

Payroll costs

$4.4M 40.8% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.9M

Total costs

$9.3M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 29 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 17%

Private pay 62%

Medicaid 21%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 10%

Private pay 59%

Medicaid 31%

4.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Meridian's city center to Diversicare of Meridian's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Trend Health and Rehab of Meridian	NH HOS MC PC SNF	Meridian	60 Facility 60 MS AVG 70 Rank #121 / 265	91.7% Facility 91.7% MS AVG 84.4 Rank #31 / 107	+9%	5.68 Facility 5.68 MS AVG 4.63 Rank #13 / 113	+32%	+23%	$4.5k Facility $4.5k MS AVG $40.1k Rank #52 / 117	11 Facility 11 MS AVG 16.9 Rank #26 / 113	3.7 Facility 3.7 MS AVG 3.8 Rank #50 / 113	-	55	-	37 Facility 37 MS AVG 33 Rank #151 / 319	Jacquelin Holliday	$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MS AVG $9.6M Rank #62 / 111	$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 MS AVG $3.5M Rank #85 / 111	39.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 39.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 MS AVG 37.9% Rank #83 / 111	255348
Diversicare of Meridian	NH HOS MC SNF	Meridian	120 Facility 120 MS AVG 70 Rank #22 / 265	83.3% Facility 83.3% MS AVG 84.4 Rank #73 / 107	-1%	3.75 Facility 3.75 MS AVG 4.63 Rank #88 / 113	+33%	-19%	$12.7k Facility $12.7k MS AVG $40.1k Rank #78 / 117	19 Facility 19 MS AVG 16.9 Rank #68 / 113	3.8 Facility 3.8 MS AVG 3.8 Rank #56 / 113	1	100	-	42 Facility 42 MS AVG 33 Rank #126 / 319	William Trevvett	$10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024 MS AVG $9.6M Rank #24 / 111	$4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility $4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024 MS AVG $3.5M Rank #56 / 111	40.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 Facility 40.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024 MS AVG 37.9% Rank #99 / 111	255118
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Meals ($6/meal)

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+

General Mississippi resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits

In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Benefits

Personal care Meals Medication management Respite Transportation within AL facility

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors)

General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Benefits

Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~200 hours/year) Home mods Assistive tech Transition services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+

General Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Benefits

Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep) Respite (~2 days/year) Transportation Meals

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Is Diversicare of Meridian in a walkable area?

Diversicare of Meridian has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Diversicare of Meridian?

Diversicare of Meridian's occupancy is 83%.

Are pets allowed at Diversicare of Meridian?

No, Diversicare of Meridian has a no-pet policy.

Does Diversicare of Meridian operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Diversicare of Meridian is registered as a for-profit in MS.

Who is the administrator of Diversicare of Meridian?

Raquel Guise is the administrator of Diversicare of Meridian.

How many beds does Diversicare of Meridian have?

Diversicare of Meridian has 120 beds.

Are there photos of Diversicare of Meridian?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Diversicare of Meridian in the photo gallery on this page.

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Diversicare of Meridian

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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 Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

53 Certified Nursing Assistant

29 Licensed Practical Nurse

15 Registered Nurse

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Administrator

1 Dietitian

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Nurse Practitioner

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Admissions

Discharges

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Mississippi

Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Guides for Better Senior Living

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