Diversicare of Tupelo
2273 South Eason Boulevard · Tupelo, MS · 38804 · 6628422461
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Diversicare Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $25,016 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.66 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $25,016 |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
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.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 11, 2025 | Fine | $13,520 |
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $3,832 |
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $3,832 |
| September 19, 2024 | Fine | $3,832 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255105 · certified since April 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.