Diversicare of Meridian
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (8 vs median 6)
- High RN turnover (53%)
Below average in MS · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · $12,735 in fines
What this means for your family
While the physical therapy department is frequently praised, the facility has persistent, serious issues with hygiene, food quality, and staff responsiveness. If you are considering this facility, I strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit during a weekend or evening to observe the actual level of care and cleanliness firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
46 reviews analyzed“Diversicare of Meridian receives highly polarized feedback, with many families reporting significant concerns regarding basic hygiene, food quality, and staff responsiveness. While some reviewers praise the physical therapy department and individual staff members, others describe a facility struggling with cleanliness, understaffing, and poor communication. Families should be aware of consistent reports regarding delayed assistance for residents and inadequate meal standards.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Effective physical therapy services
- Welcoming admissions process
- Some individual staff members described as kind and attentive
Concerns
- Poor food quality and insufficient portions (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Slow response times for call buttons and assistance (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Lack of cleanliness and hygiene in resident rooms (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Difficulty communicating with staff or receiving phone callbacks (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the importance of nutrition for resident health, could you walk me through the current meal planning process and how you ensure residents receive adequate portions?
- 2I noticed some feedback regarding room maintenance; what is your daily protocol for ensuring resident rooms are kept clean and sanitized?
- 3When a resident presses their call button, what is the standard procedure for ensuring a timely response, especially during shift changes?
- 4What steps are you taking to improve communication with family members, particularly regarding returning phone calls and providing timely updates on care?
- 5With your strong physical therapy program, how do you integrate those services into the daily routine to help residents maintain their mobility?
- 6I see that you have engaged with some online feedback; how do you use input from families to make tangible improvements to the quality of life here?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The floor was covered in brown stuff, all sticky, and nasty. The room smelled of urine because they were letting her sit in it.”
“The only thing I can say good is the physical therapy department is good but the only reason for that is because it's run by another company.”
“My only complaint has been communication ! Hard to talk to anyone on the phone call backs are very rare if any.”
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 anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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
Families have filed complaints resulting in deficiencies related to pain management and grievance procedures, indicating concerning care issues. The facility shows recurring problems with resident assessment and care planning across multiple surveys, along with persistent issues in food safety and resident rights. While all deficiencies have been corrected according to the provider, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas warrants careful evaluation during your visit.
May 21, 2025Routine10
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Mar 13, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Jan 25, 2024Routine5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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 activities to meet all resident's needs.
Nov 29, 2023Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Dec 3, 2021Routine4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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 appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 13, 2025
$12,735
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Diversicare of Meridian
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Diversicare Healthcare
44 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 31 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 Healthcare Services LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Diversicare Management Services Lp.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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