About Diversicare Of SouthavenDiversicare Of Southaven is located at 1730 Dorchester Dr, Southaven, MS, reachable at (662) 393-0050. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 140.0 certified beds and serves an average of 134 residents per day. It is part of the Diversicare Healthcare network (44 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1989-04-01. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#7534 of 14703 nationally – #59 of 202 in Mississippi
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Diversicare Of Southaven may be considered for families with limited options in Southaven, MS, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★1 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightDiversicare Of Southaven currently provides 3 hours 29 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 38 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is 28.8%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 29 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 6 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours45 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours38 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 5 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours18 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 7 fine(s) totaling $59,175. 33 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Nationally, Diversicare Of Southaven ranks 7534th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.6/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MS, it ranks 59th out of 202 nursing homes. In Southaven, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,289 nationally and RN hours rank #5,986 nationally (#73 in MS).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MS State Rank
Note
2022
3.47
#8,159 / 14,703
#151 / 202
Below average
2023
3.63
#6,685 / 14,703
#127 / 202
Above average
2024
3.34
#9,690 / 14,703
#172 / 202
Below average
2025
3.35
#10,364 / 14,703
#185 / 202
Below average
2026
3.48
#9,289 / 14,703
#171 / 202
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MS State Rank
Note
2022
0.38
#11,193 / 14,703
#165 / 202
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023
0.37
#10,863 / 14,703
#159 / 202
Below average
2024
0.42
#10,065 / 14,703
#152 / 202
Below average
2025
0.54
#7,558 / 14,703
#104 / 202
Below average
2026
0.64
#5,986 / 14,703
#73 / 202
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Diversicare Of Southaven is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1989-04-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (662) 393-0050 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Diversicare Of Southaven holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 71.6/100, placing it #7534 of 14703 facilities nationally and #59 of 202 in Mississippi. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Diversicare Of Southaven receives a reported average of 3 hours 29 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 38 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 45 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 6 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 5 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 28.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 7 fine(s) totaling $59,175. 33 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 7 fine(s) totaling $59,175, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 8. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 124.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Diversicare Of Southaven ranks 7534th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.6/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within MS, it ranks 59th out of 202 nursing homes. In Southaven, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,289 nationally and RN hours rank #5,986 nationally (#73 in MS). Our composite quality score of 71.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Southaven, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/mississippi/southaven/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.