Diversicare of Shelby
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Shelby, MS
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Diversicare of Shelby

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Shelby, MS
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Diversicare of Shelby accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Diversicare of Shelby

Owned by Zina Christian, Diversicare of Shelby is a nursing home focused on rehabilitation and complex medical care. Found in downtown Shelby, Mississippi., the facility houses 60 beds and currently serves 55 residents, keeping a steady 91 percent occupancy rate. This size makes it an intimate option that can support short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care. The average stay is about 132 days, indicating a mix of residents recovering from hospital episodes and those requiring ongoing skilled nursing.

The home is built around robust on-site nursing support. Total daily nursing care averages 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident, spread out across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides. The staff mix ensures that clinical oversight is paired with attentive daily care and attention, a setup that bolsters the facility’s strength in post-acute rehabilitation and medically complex cases. Shelby’s downtown location has mixed walkability, scoring 41 out of 100 on walkability measures. While some nearby services are accessible on foot, most visits and outings need a quick drive. That said, the central location keeps the home close to regional health services and community resources for visiting families. Accepted are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families multiple routes to cover care. Whether a resident is coming for short-term rehab after surgery or hospitalization, or for ongoing skilled nursing support, the blend of specialized staffing and rehabilitation focus makes Diversicare of Shelby a pragmatic option in Shelby.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
Health Inspection Info 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.
Staffing Info 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.
Quality Measures Info 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.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info 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.
3h 40m per day
Rank #101 / 117Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 117 homes in Mississippi. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 117 Mississippi facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.
vs avg

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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. 33m per day ▼ 14% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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. 50m per day ▼ 25% State avg: 1h 6m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 59m per day ▼ 20% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 5m per day ▼ 12% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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. 1m per day ▼ 38% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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. 18m per day ▼ 18% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
132 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #122 / 267Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 122nd out of 267 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #131 / 319Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 319 homes in Mississippi. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
91%
Rank #42 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 121 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Higher than the Mississippi average: 82.3%
Occupied beds
55 / 60
Average occupied beds in Mississippi homes 74 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home Facilities
CountyBolivar
CMS Certification Number255293

Ownership & Operating Entity

Diversicare of Shelby is administered by Zina Christian.

Owner NameDac Of Shelby, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Welcoming Environment
Highly Trained Caregivers
Specific ProgramsShort Stay Rehabilitation, Complex Medical Care

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 3

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
11 Rank #28 / 120Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 120 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi State average, with a ranking across all 120 MS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better 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.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
3.67 Rank #55 / 120Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 120 homes in Mississippi. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Mississippi mean across 120 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

State average N/A


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

All 11 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

10 moderate citations State average: N/A

1 minor citation State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Jul 01, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 01, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 01, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 01, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 80
Employees 64
Contractors 16
Staff to resident ratio 1.45 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 27
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 19,016

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 14 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 12 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 33 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 33
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

10.1%

1,916 contractor hours this quarter

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

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant330339,55392100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse120123,97892100%9.3
Registered Nurse140141,52292100%8.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist2027216267%7.5
Administrator1014966267%8
Speech Language Pathologist0224736874%6.8
Dietitian1014656166%7.6
Qualified Social Worker0224545863%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0333985762%5.4
Physical Therapy Aide0333746065%5.8
Nurse Practitioner1013644650%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician033992628%3.7
Occupational Therapy Aide011492527%2
Medical Director0113667%6
Occupational Therapy Assistant01134910%3.8
33 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 67%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 74%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 66%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 63%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 62%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 65%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 50%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 28%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 27%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 7%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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. 6.8
46% better than State average

State average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.9
33% better than State average

State average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Above average State avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.1%
29% better than State average

State average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 3.7%
85% better than State average

State 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 25.9%
21% worse than State average

State average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.5%
84% better than State average

State average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.7%
7% worse than State average

State average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
79% better than State average

State average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
10% worse than State average

State average: 6.2%

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

State average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.9%
58% better than State average

State average: 21.2%

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

State average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.3%
In line with State average

State average: 97.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.80
15% worse than State average

State average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.02
30% better than State average

State average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Average State avg: 1.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.0%
7% better than State average

State average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.8%
In line with State average

State average: 84.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 12.3%
56% better than State average

State average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.9%
29% better than State average

State average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.7%
251% worse than State average

State 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. 55.0%
In line with State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 36.9%
27% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

37% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 55
Medicare
4
7.3% of residents
Medicaid
40
72.7% of residents
Private pay or other
11
20% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

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

Finances and operations

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

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$6.1M
Net patient income Info 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."
$763.4K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$6.1M Rank #90 / 113Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Mississippi average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
Net patient income Info 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."
$763.4K
Other income Info 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.
$3.4K
Payroll costs Info 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 #109 / 113Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 113 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.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.
$2.3M 38.7% of net patient revenue Info 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 #102 / 113Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Mississippi average. Well-run Mississippi facilities typically land around 51–70% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$3.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$5.3M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (37% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 9 - 10 months.

Admissions
155 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 28%
Private pay 35%
Medicaid 37%
Discharges
151 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 17%
Private pay 26%
Medicaid 57%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Diversicare of Shelby

Who is the owner of Diversicare of Shelby?

Diversicare of Shelby is legally operated by DAC of Shelby, LLC, and administered by Zina Christian.

Is Diversicare of Shelby in a walkable area?

Diversicare of Shelby has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Diversicare of Shelby?

Diversicare of Shelby's occupancy is 91%.

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

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

Who is the administrator of Diversicare of Shelby?

Zina Christian is the administrator of Diversicare of Shelby.

How many beds does Diversicare of Shelby have?

Diversicare of Shelby has 60 beds.

Are there photos of Diversicare of Shelby?

Yes — there are 13 photos of Diversicare of Shelby in the photo gallery on this page.

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