Diversicare of Batesville
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
Below average in MS · Below recommended RN staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Below chain average · $20,138 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
While some families report positive experiences with the therapy team, the recurring reports of severe understaffing and neglect are deeply concerning. We strongly recommend visiting the facility unannounced during a weekend or evening shift to observe the actual level of care and cleanliness before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
41 reviews analyzed“Diversicare of Batesville receives highly polarized feedback, with a significant divide between glowing praise from staff or visitors and alarming reports of neglect from family members. Critics frequently cite severe understaffing, poor hygiene, and a lack of responsiveness to medical needs, while supporters describe the facility as warm and professional.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and caring individual staff members
- Effective therapy department
- Professional and helpful nursing staff
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing leading to neglect (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Poor facility hygiene and unpleasant odors (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Communication failures regarding patient status and visitation (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Loss of personal belongings and clothing (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has a high staffing rating but some families have expressed concerns about consistent attention; how do you manage daily staffing levels to ensure residents receive timely assistance?
- 2Could you walk me through your current protocols for maintaining facility cleanliness and managing odors, as we want to ensure a comfortable environment for our loved one?
- 3What is your standard process for communicating updates on a resident's health or changes in their care plan to family members?
- 4Given the importance of personal belongings, what measures do you have in place to track and secure a resident's clothing and personal items?
- 5Since the therapy department is highly regarded here, how do you integrate those services into the daily routine for residents who need ongoing support?
- 6How does your team handle medication management and ensure accuracy, especially during shift changes?
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Key Review Excerpts
“She had a UTI on the 14th, and they did nothing. I brought it up again on the 20th, and staff told me the nurse practitioner wouldn’t help until Monday. I had to take her to the ER, where they confirmed a”
“My dad had lost all function and he ended up on the floor many times. The place was really dirty and could use fresh paint in the rooms.”
“My mom has bed sores. And on my mom death bed the nurse was supposed to come change her bandage and put cream on her wound. The nurse stated she was busy. And I had to get another nurse to do her job.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Diversicare of Batesville shows concerning patterns with 20 deficiencies across recent surveys, including serious issues with abuse prevention appearing in multiple inspections. The facility has struggled most with resident care planning, medication management, and resident rights protections. While all violations show correction dates, the recurring nature of abuse prevention deficiencies and the breadth of care areas affected suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Jun 12, 2025Routine6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 7, 2023Routine10
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Jul 28, 2022Routine4
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 12, 2025
$9,620
Fine
Dec 7, 2023
$3,465
Fine
Dec 7, 2023
$7,053
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Diversicare of Batesville
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Diversicare Healthcare
44 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 27 of 44
Ownership & Management
Owners
Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC
Owner · Organization
Advocat Finance, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Dac Newcorp INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Diversicare Management Services Lp.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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