DIVERSICARE OF AMORY in AMORY, MS has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and an attention flag for the lowest overall rating. Staffing is 4 stars and quality measures are 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.24 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: February 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2421.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.83
Licensed practical nurses
0.39
Nurse aides
2.03
Weekend nursing
2.85
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 52%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
2.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
29.2%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.4%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.6%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
94.6%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · 46 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
108.4 residents on an average day (71% of 152 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.