Diversicare Of Tupelo
Tupelo, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255105) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 4 totaling $20,284
Phone: (662) 842-2461 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Tupelo has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Diversicare Of Tupelo reports total nurse staffing of 3.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
CMS records show Diversicare Of Tupelo has 4 federal fines totaling $20,284.00, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Tupelo is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Tupelo, Lee County, Mississippi, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1989. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and serves an average of 108.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Diversicare Of Tupelo holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 2 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.30 per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $20,284.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Diversicare Of Tupelo is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS data.
Source: 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 Tupelo has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.30 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, with a 4-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 38.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $20,284.00 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 listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average of 108.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which has 44 facilities averaging a 2.6 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6628422461 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6628422461 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255105?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.