Lee County, Mississippi · Nursing home
Diversicare of Tupelo
2 of 5 overall from CMS
2273 South Eason Boulevard, Tupelo, MS 38804
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 2.7
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.30 hours Below the state average of 4.18
- Nursing staff who left in a year 38.8% Below the state average of 45.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 48 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $20,284 4 fines
- Certified beds in use 90.2% of 120 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Diversicare of Tupelo is a 120-bed nursing home in Tupelo, Mississippi (Lee County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.30 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Mississippi average of 4.18. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $20,284 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day (average)
- 108.3
- Certified since
- 1989 (37 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Diversicare Healthcare (44 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Diversicare of Tupelo
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 4 fines totaling $20,284 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 9 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Jan 14, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Mississippi average is 6.8. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.93 hours per resident on weekends against 3.30 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Mississippi average 2.7
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Mississippi average 2.8
- Staffing 4 of 5 Mississippi average 3.8
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Mississippi average 2.2
The vertical line marks the Mississippi average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.30 h Mississippi average 4.18
- Nurse aides 2.03 h Mississippi average 2.43
- Licensed practical nurses 0.71 h Mississippi average 1.11
- Registered nurses 0.55 h Mississippi average 0.64
- All staff, weekends 2.93 h Mississippi average 3.50
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 9 hours. The vertical line marks the Mississippi average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover38.8%
- Mississippi average45.7%
- Registered nurse turnover63.2%
- Mississippi average38.5%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Mississippi and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.3% | 20.5% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% | 1.6% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 85.4% | 95.4% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.5% | 19.6% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.6% | 23.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.3% | 97.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.9% | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.8% | 20.7% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.2% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.57 | 2.43 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.67 | 2.86 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 49.9% | 88.5% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.7% | 84.6% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 32.7% | 27.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.0% | 15.5% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 48 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 10 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Aug 11, 2025: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | 9 | 1 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 18 | 0 |
Mississippi homes averaged 6.8 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (48)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 13, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 29, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 21, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 7, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 28, 2024)
Showing the 30 most recent of 48.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Fine | $8,788 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Fine | $3,832 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Fine | $3,832 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Fine | $3,832 |
Mississippi homes averaged 1.1 fines and $17,231 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Mississippi
- Size27 of 201 by certified beds
- Mississippi average residents per day73.7
- ChainDiversicare Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.5 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Tupelo3
- Homes in Lee County11
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Diversicare of Tupelo?
Diversicare of Tupelo has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Diversicare of Tupelo have?
Diversicare of Tupelo has 120 certified beds. It averages 108.3 residents per day, about 90.2% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Diversicare of Tupelo?
The home reports 3.30 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.55 hours from registered nurses. The Mississippi average is 4.18 hours and 0.64 hours from registered nurses.
Has Diversicare of Tupelo been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $20,284 in the past three years.
Does Diversicare of Tupelo accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 1 of 5 Tupelo Community Care Center 120beds 90.3%in use 3.36nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Cedars Health Center 140beds 91.4%in use 4.86nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 The Meadows 130beds 96.2%in use 3.77nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Lee County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 255105. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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