JESSICA DIXON
Mar 2026
Great facility. The staff were very supportive and attentive. My mom was there for therapy and we had a great experience. Thank you Diversicare !
1 / 3Quick Facts
- Total units
- 120
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Inspections
- View history (25 citations)
- Therapy services
- On-site physical and occupational therapy programs
- Discharge follow-up
- Staff call to check on residents after discharge
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews of Diversicare Of Meridian are sharply divided: several families praise the physical and occupational therapy program and describe staff as supportive, while multiple others report serious concerns about slow response times, food quality, and cleanliness. With a 3.4 rating across 47 Google reviews, experiences here appear to vary widely by unit or shift.
The Good
- Physical and occupational therapy praised by multiple families
- Staff described as supportive and attentive by some reviewers
- Follow-up calls from staff after a resident went home
The Bad
- Multiple reports of long delays answering call lights
- Several reviewers described food quality as very poor
- One report of a resident left in a soiled, unclean state
- One reviewer called staff unprofessional and inattentive
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Diversicare Of Meridian is a senior living community in Meridian, Mississippi offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 47 reviews.
About Diversicare Of Meridian
Diversicare of Meridian is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Meridian, Mississippi, with a licensed capacity of 120 residents.
Family experiences at this facility are sharply divided. Some families report serious concerns about cleanliness, hygiene standards, and food quality, with complaints that residents have been left in soiled conditions and that meals are unappetizing. Response times to resident requests for assistance have also been cited as problematic. However, other families describe attentive and supportive staff, noting that therapy teams developed thoughtful rehabilitation plans and that follow-up calls checked on resident progress after discharge.
The facility carries a 3.4-star Google rating based on 47 reviews, reflecting the mixed feedback from families. Prospective families should carefully evaluate the facility's current operations and recent compliance records alongside these varied accounts.
Types of Care at Diversicare Of Meridian
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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3.4overall · 47 ratings combined
3.4★ on Google (47)
Brittany Crawford
Jan 2026
My mother is here. She had a stroke and is bed ridden. The place is falling apart. The food is horrible. I came to see my mother today. The aid came in and spilt something all over the floor and left it there in the room. The floor was covered in brown stuff, all sticky, and nasty. The room smelled of urine because they were letting her sit in it. I brought my mother food because the food there is terrible and I was there for 2 1/2 hours. They finely changed her after my father asked even tho her call light had been on for some time. They seemed to be bothered by it as well. Why I was feeding my mother my father had to some what clean the mess up that their employees made and left. After 2 1/2 hours went by they still had not cleaned the room or the mess they made! I have been going to this place for a week now everyday to see my mother. I have nothing nice to say about it. Also I would like to note I have worked with hospice before. I know first hand what is expected.
Mimi Pickens
Jan 2025
My mom is in this nursing home and they treat her very poorly when she needs assistance they wait hours before their assisted her the food is disgusted the nurses is unprofessional it's just a hard place to take your loved one something need to be done about this facility we need to talk to a higher CEO this company. I also work in healthcare and I would never do my patience this way because everybody is human
Owen Davidson
May 2024
This place is horrible. The food looks like dog vomit. Prison inmates get better meals. Most of the staff could care less about the patients. It is the worse place in Meridian. Just do some investigation on Diversicare and you will find out that they have a 1-star rating. This is according to the official papers that the hospitals give to families that are looking for nursing home care for their loved ones. It is a place that you do not want to send your family members. Find another place.
Melanie Mitchell
Sep 2023
I’m the primary care giver for a 95 y/o man. He was only at Diversicare for 5 days but I have no complaints. The staff was friendly and helpful. The PT and OT had developed a good plan for him but we felt we had to respect his wishes to go home for his rehabilitation. (He is now receiving PT & OT through Home Health.) Diversicare has called several times to check on him and assess any needs that he may have. I would definitely use this facility again.
Government Inspection History
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 25 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
May 5, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 20, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 20, 2026
Apr 8, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance
May 21, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 23, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 23, 2025
Mar 13, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 1, 2025
Jan 25, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2024
Nov 29, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 3, 2024
Dec 3, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 19, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 19, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 19, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 19, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Diversicare Of Meridian offer?
Diversicare Of Meridian offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Diversicare Of Meridian located?
Diversicare Of Meridian is located at 4728 Highway 39 North in Meridian, Mississippi.
What do families say about Diversicare Of Meridian?
Reviews of Diversicare Of Meridian are sharply divided: several families praise the physical and occupational therapy program and describe staff as supportive, while multiple others report serious concerns about slow response times, food quality, and cleanliness. With a 3.4 rating across 47 Google reviews, experiences here appear to vary widely by unit or shift.
How did Diversicare Of Meridian do on recent health and safety inspections?
Diversicare Of Meridian had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 25 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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