Diversicare Of Quitman
Quitman, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255288) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,018
Phone: (601) 776-2141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Quitman has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Diversicare Of Quitman reports 3.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 49.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Diversicare Of Quitman has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,018.00, and 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Quitman is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home in Quitman, Clarke County, Mississippi, certified for 120 beds with an average of 100.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 2002 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Diversicare Of Quitman holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average of 2.76 for Mississippi. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.17551 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59066 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 49.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,018.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspections.
Diversicare Of Quitman is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Diversicare Of Quitman has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Diversicare Of Quitman accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.17551 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.59066 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 49.3%. Its staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $8,018.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Diversicare Of Quitman is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 100.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since August 1, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6017762141 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6017762141 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255288?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.