DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN
4728 HIGHWAY 39 NORTH, Meridian, MS 39301
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN Compares
DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Meridian, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.8 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.6%) is above the Mississippi average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Meridian, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.0% — better than the Mississippi average of 21.7% (36% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (48% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.7% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.7% (40% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN with other nursing homes in Meridian.
How is DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.0% here versus 21.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN lag behind other Meridian options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.9 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DIVERSICARE OF MERIDIAN?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Meridian
Meridian sits in Lauderdale County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 12,976 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 37.9 years
- Median household income
- $42,922
- Median home value
- $103,600
Demographics for Lauderdale County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Meridian.
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