DIVERSICARE OF SOUTHAVEN in Southaven, MS has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating but 4-star staffing and quality scores. It has had a recent federal penalty with $12,948 in fines, and reported nurse staffing is 3.50 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Last inspection: February 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $12,948recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5045.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.67
Licensed practical nurses
0.72
Nurse aides
2.11
Weekend nursing
3.12
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0.6%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
24.6%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
35.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.2%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
90.2%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
90.5%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
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 April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited November 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: G
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,474 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 7 fines · $59,175 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Mar 20, 2025
$6,474
Federal fine
Mar 20, 2024
$23,491
Federal fine
Mar 20, 2024
$6,422
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 2, 2023
15 days
Federal fine
Nov 2, 2023
$4,946
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE · 46 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
131.5 residents on an average day (94% of 140 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.