Diversicare Of Brookhaven
Brookhaven, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255175) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,788
Phone: (601) 833-2881 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Brookhaven has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Diversicare Of Brookhaven reports about 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.2%.
Diversicare Of Brookhaven has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,788.00, with no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Brookhaven is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been federally certified since March 1994. It is licensed for 58 beds and reports an average daily census of 51 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of approximately 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,788.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record.
Diversicare Of Brookhaven is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars. CMS records do not indicate a change in ownership in the past 12 months for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, quality measures, and staffing details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.49 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day and a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.2%. Its staffing star rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,788.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 58 beds and reports an average daily census of 51 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since March 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6018332881 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information isn't part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 6018332881 to arrange a visit and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255175?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.