Diversicare Of Shelby
Shelby, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255293) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (662) 398-5117 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Shelby 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 also 3 stars.
Diversicare Of Shelby reports 3.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
Diversicare Of Shelby has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Shelby is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Shelby, Bolivar County, Mississippi. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 56.8 residents. It is owned by a for-profit corporation and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so its CMS ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Diversicare Of Shelby holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, staffing rating of 3, and quality measure (QM) rating of 2.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
This facility is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.6 across the chain.
First approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 2003. This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Diversicare Of Shelby has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds and reports an average daily census of 56.8 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 rating of 2.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 1, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 3, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 6623985117 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6623985117 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255293?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.