Nursing homes › Mississippi › Diversicare of Meridian
4728 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39301 · 6014828151 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Diversicare Healthcare, a group operating 46 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,023,219 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.41 (Mississippi median: 4.01). RN hours: 0.71. Weekend total: 2.94. Nursing staff turnover: 29%.
All-time on record: 22 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-05-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-04-08 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2025-05-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-21 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-21 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-21 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-21 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-21 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-05-21 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-03-13 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-04-01 |
| 2024-01-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2023-11-29 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-01-03 |
| 2023-11-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-01-03 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-13 | Fine | $12,735 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVERSICARE LEASING COMPANY III LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 07/01/2016 |
| ADVOCAT FINANCE, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2016 |
| DAC NEWCORP INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/04/2022 |
| DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 05/10/1994 |
| DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 07/01/2016 |
| KELLMAN, FRANKLIN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/13/2024 |
| KOHN, BRIAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/19/2021 |
| RATNER, ERAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/19/2021 |
| BODIE, REBECCA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/20/2020 |
| NEE, STEPHEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/20/2023 |
| RATNER, ERAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/13/2024 |
| WEISHAAR, MATTHEW | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2003 |
| RATNER, ERAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/13/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 255118. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.