The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN
QUITMAN, MS · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN has a 3 out of 5 overall rating. Staffing is rated 4 out of 5, but reported nurse staffing is 3.18 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark; the facility also has a recent federal penalty and $8,018 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1755 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $8,018recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1755.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.75
- Nurse aides
- 1.83
- Weekend nursing
- 2.76
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 49%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.6%9.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%1.1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.7%6.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9%5.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.8%23.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.1%13.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.9%23.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%3.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.1%22.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.2%3.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%92.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.3%84.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 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 provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: E
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 May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- 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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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,018 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,018 in total fines.
- $8,018
Federal fine
Dec 18, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Apr 1, 2022
Now operated by Diversicare of Quitman, previously Lakeside Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · 46 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 100.8 residents on an average day (84% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 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.