DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN
191 HIGHWAY 511 EAST, Quitman, MS 39355
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN Compares
DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Quitman, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.3%) is above the Mississippi average of 6.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.0% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (64% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.3% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (57% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.3% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (69% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.6% — better than the Mississippi average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN with other nursing homes in Quitman.
What keeps DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.0% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% 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 QUITMAN?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DIVERSICARE OF QUITMAN?
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 Quitman
Quitman sits in Clarke County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,189 (20.4%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $38,631
- Median home value
- $81,100
Demographics for Clarke County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Quitman.
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