Diversicare of Meridian

Nursing Home
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.

(601) 482-8151

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Mississippi average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 45m per day

This home provides 19% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Mississippi average: 4h 38m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 42m per day 38m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 42m per day 1h 5m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 55m per day 2h 29m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 57m per day 3h 31m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 2m per day 2m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 21m per day 22m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Mississippi average
Occupancy rate 77.5%
Residents per day (avg) 95
Occupancy rate
77.5%
Residents per day (avg)
95

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

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

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

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

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$12.5M
Profit
$1.7M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$12,472,311.00
Profit
$1,726,109.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
31.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.8M
Total costs $10.7M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 42 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
83%
Occupied Beds
100 of 120
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
Nursing Home Facility

Additional licensing details

County: Lauderdale

Ownership & operating entity

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

Care Services

Provides Assisted Living
Offers Alzheimer's Care

Types of Care at Diversicare of Meridian

Skilled Nursing Memory Care Hospice Care
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Inspection History

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.

84 visits/inspections

47 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 routine inspections

4 life safety inspections

Results

19 with issues

65 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:January 27, 2026
Type:Complaint Investigation

54 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
Trend Health and Rehab of Meridian
HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Meridian
58
No
37
HOLLIDAY, JACQUELIN
90.6%
$8,722,732.00
$2,298,596.00
26.4%
53.00
5/5
5.6803
5/5
4/5
2/5
1
11
-
+19%
+23%
+10%
North Pointe Health Rehabilitation Services
MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Meridian
60
No
13
-
90.7%
$9,838,419.00
$2,947,015.00
30%
55.50
4/5
6.3517
4/5
5/5
1/5
-
8
-
+30%
+37%
+10%
Diversicare of Meridian
HC

Hospice Care

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Meridian
120
No
42
TREVVETT, WILLIAM
77.5%
$12,189,787.00
$3,921,112.00
32.2%
95.40
2/5
3.7531
2/5
3/5
2/5
1
19
1
+72%
-19%
-6%
James T Champion Nursing Facility
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Meridian
70
No
6
Diana S. Mikula
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Places of interest near Diversicare of Meridian

Address 4.3 miles from city center — 1.65 miles to nearest hospital (Fast Pace Health Urgent Care - Meridian - MS)

Address 4728 MS-39 North, Meridian, MS 39301

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

100
Total Staff
87
Employees
13
Contractors
31,089
Total Hours (Quarter)
44
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse168.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse208.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant417.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
77 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.4%
of total hours from contractors
2,294 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4104115,06591100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse200206,30791100%8.1
Registered Nurse160163,01291100%8.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,4597785%8.3
Speech Language Pathologist0335457380%7.5
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Dietitian1014926571%7.6
Qualified Social Worker0114846470%7.6
Mental Health Service Worker1014375560%8
Physical Therapy Aide0223736369%5.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223526571%5.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0223456571%5.3
Occupational Therapy Aide0111171921%6.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant01142910%4.7
Medical Director0113667%6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Mississippi average 4.4


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 19
Citations per inspection
3.8

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 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 1
9% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

0 critical citations More info Mississippi average: 1

1 serious citation More info Mississippi average: 1.1

18 moderate citations More info Mississippi average: 14.6

0 minor citations More info Mississippi average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
98 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (4.1%)
Medicaid 72 (73.5%)
Private Pay/Other 22 (22.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info 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 average

Mississippi average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.6
26% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.4%
18% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.6%
44% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 24.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.6%
13% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
53% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.8%
9% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.7%
5% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
20% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.4%
51% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 97.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.04
16% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 4.83
68% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
14% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
83% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
17% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 84.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 34.8%
25% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 20.2%
32% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 32.5%
39% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 48.2%
5% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

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)

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 Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $13K
Mississippi average $39K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 13, 2025
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.

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

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

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

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.

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

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

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

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.

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

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

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

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.

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

Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Mississippi SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.

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

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

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

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.

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