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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.
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.
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 76th out of 100 homes in Mississippi.| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 42m per day | ▲ 11% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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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.
| 42m per day | ▼ 35% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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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.
| 1h 55m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 43m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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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 |
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RN (Weekend)
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.
| 21m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
62% of new residents, often for short stays.
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #53 / 99Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 53rd out of 99 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.
Similar to the Mississippi average: 82.3%Diversicare of Meridian is legally operated by Diversicare of Meridian, LLC, and administrated by Raquel Guise.
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, citation, 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 are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
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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). Click this badge to view the full Mississippi ranking.↑ 62% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 10.4 | 6.4 | This facility has 63% more deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi nursing home (10.4 vs. MS avg 6.4). Click this badge to view the full Mississippi ranking.↑ 63% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspections on January 27, 2026, involved three complaint investigations related to abuse, neglect, resident rights, and pressure sores, with no deficiencies cited. Earlier inspections showed a mixed history, including a significant annual survey in May 2025 that cited multiple deficiencies related to staffing shortages during shift changes, food safety and storage issues, and maintenance concerns affecting the homelike environment. Prior complaint investigations generally found no deficiencies, though a substantiated complaint in March 2025 identified a failure to provide timely and effective pain management for a resident, resulting in harm. The facility has not faced fines, immediate jeopardy, or license actions in recent reports, and most complaints were unsubstantiated except for isolated cases involving care and staffing. The trend suggests improvement since the May 2025 survey, with recent complaint investigations showing compliance and no new deficiencies cited.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on May 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.
16 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1
9% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.1
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Diversicare of Meridian is located in Meridian, Mississippi.
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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.
— 1.65 miles to nearest hospital (Fast Pace Health Urgent Care - Meridian - MS)
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Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
40% worse than Mississippi average
0% compared with Mississippi average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 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.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
2,294 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 0 | 41 | 15,065 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 6,307 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 3,012 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,459 | 77 | 85% | 8.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 545 | 73 | 80% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 484 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 373 | 63 | 69% | 5.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 352 | 65 | 71% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 345 | 65 | 71% | 5.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 117 | 19 | 21% | 6.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 9 | 10% | 4.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 6 | 7% | 6 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
98Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, 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.
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.
9.1
27% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 12.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.6
26% better 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
17.4%
18% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
13.6%
44% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 24.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.6%
13% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.5%
53% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.8%
9% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 7.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%
5% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
20% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.4%
51% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 95.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 97.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.04
16% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.44
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.83
68% worse 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
100.0%
14% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 87.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
83% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.1%
17% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 84.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
34.8%
25% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 27.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
20.2%
32% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 15.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
32.5%
39% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
48.2%
5% worse 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.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
68% lower than Mississippi averageMississippi average: $39K
50% fewer fines than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 0.2
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Mar 13, 2025 · $13K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 13, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
| Trend Health and Rehab of Meridian |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Meridian | 60 | 90.6% | +10% | 5.68 | +19% | +23% | $4.5k | 11 | 3.7 | - | 53 | 37 | Jacquelin Holliday | $8.7M | $3.6M | 40.8% | 255348 | ||||
| North Pointe Health Rehabilitation Services |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Meridian | 60 | 90.7% | +10% | 6.35 | +30% | +37% | $0 | 8 | 2.7 | - | 56 | 13 | - | $9.8M | $4.2M | 42.9% | 255340 | ||||
| Diversicare of Meridian |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Meridian | 120 | 77.5% | -6% | 3.75 | +72% | -19% | $12.7k | 19 | 3.8 | 1 | 95 | 42 | William Trevvett | $12.5M | $4.4M | 35.1% | 255118 |
Historical financial and operational data for Diversicare of Meridian based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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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.
Diversicare of Meridian's occupancy is 83%.
Raquel Guise is the administrator of Diversicare of Meridian.
Diversicare of Meridian has 120 beds.
(601) 482-8151 will put you in contact with the team at Diversicare of Meridian.
Diversicare of Meridian is in Lauderdale County.
Yes — Diversicare of Meridian is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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