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Diversicare of Shelby
1108 Church Street, Shelby, MS 38774 · Bolivar County · (662) 398-5117
60 certified beds, about 57 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255293 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 1, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since January 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.16 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.42 of those hours.
41.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Mississippi average 45.7%).
CMS links it to Diversicare Healthcare, an affiliated group of 44 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 11 health citations on file.
July 1, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data review and facility policy review, the facility failed to submit PBJ data accurately to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for one (1) of four (4) quarters reviewed. 2nd Quarter 2025 (January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025)
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain a clean, safe, and homelike environment in one (1) of fifty-five (55) resident rooms observed. This deficient practice resulted in a room environment with visible water damage and possible mold growth, which may pose a health risk to the resident occupying the room. room [ROOM NUMBER] B.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident/staff interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan for nail care for one (1) of 28 sampled residents. Resident #10 Findings Include: The facility provided a statement on letterhead with an effective date of October 2024 that revealed, Policy: Care plans will be developed for all patients and residents based upon the RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) manual guidelines. Care plans are developed by the interdisciplinary team and revised as needed according to resident and patient status or change. Record review of Resident #10's Care Plan Report revealed under, Focus: Self-care deficit due to: Recent surgery for trans metatarsal amputation of left foot. Additionally revealed under, Interventions/Tasks: Nail, hair, and oral care daily as needed. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to perform nail care for a resident requiring assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) for one (1) of 28 sampled residents. Resident #10 Findings Include: The facility provided a statement on letterhead that read, Policy: Proper name of the facility uses Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques, [NAME]. [NAME], as a supplementary policy and procedure care guide. An observation and interview with Resident #10 on 6/29/25 at 11:55 AM revealed she was lying in bed with long fingernails bilaterally that measured approximately three-eighths (3/8) of an inch long and were jagged. She admitted that staff had told her they would trim them, but no one ever came. She stated that her nails had never been as long as they are now and she wanted them trimmed. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to use Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for a resident with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) for one (1) of 16 residents on EBP reviewed.(Resident #206).
May 22, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interviews, record review and facility document review, the facility failed to submit accurate staffing information into the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system for one (1) of four quarters reviewed. First quarter 2024 Findings Include: Record review of a typed document on facility letterhead, dated 5/21/24 and signed by the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) revealed Staffing: It is the practice of (Proper name of the facility) to assure that adequate staffing is maintained to provide the necessary care and services for each resident. Staffing expectations are based on resident acuity and needs and may fluctuate based on the center population as identified in the facility assessment. The center conducts work force management meetings daily to discuss open positions, open shifts and call ins as related to patient needs. [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to provide blinds or window coverings in good repair for one (1) of 60 resident rooms observed for a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. room [ROOM NUMBER]. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy Work Orders and Paging, effective September 1, 2014, revealed, Purpose, To establish a productive procedure for communicating and coordinating the needs of the residents and employees from the Maintenance Department . Work Orders, TELS . is a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Employees shall complete Work Orders through TELS. When a verbal request for maintenance is received from center personnel, maintenance staff should request that a work order be submitted . [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement a comprehensive care plan for a resident receiving an enteral feeding (Resident #1), and failed to develop a comprehensive care plan for a resident receiving antipsychotic medication (Resident #54) for two (2) of nineteen care plans reviewed. Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled Care Plans with a revision date of October 2021 revealed, Policy: Care plans will be developed for all patients and residents based upon the RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) manual guidelines. Care plans are developed by the interdisciplinary team and revised as needed according to resident and patient status or change. This document was dated 5/21/24 and signed by the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Resident #1 Record review of Resident #1's care plan revealed, Focus: [...]
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and record review and facility document review, the facility failed to ensure a resident who received enteral nutrition received appropriate treatment and services, as evidenced by, the facility's failure to administer an enteral feeding according to the physician's order for one (1) of 11 residents with a feeding tube. Resident #1 Findings Include: Record review of a typed document on facility letterhead, dated 5/21/24 and signed by the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator revealed, Standards of Practice: The expectation set forth by (Proper Name of the facility) is that nurses comply with current standards of practice in terms of following physician's orders. This includes following orders for medication and enteral feedings. [...]
- B Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to accurately complete section P of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for one (1) of four (4) residents residing in the facility with a wander alert bracelet. Resident #24 Findings Include: Review of the facility policy titled RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument) Process Guideline undated, revealed Process: The CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment User's Manual 3.0 will provide the framework and directions to completing the RAI process. All items in the MDS are to be coded per the instructions of the CMS Long-Term Care Facility Assessment User's Manual MDS 3.0. An observation of Resident #24, on 5/19/2024 at 12:16 PM, revealed she was sitting on the edge of the bed. A wander alert bracelet was observed on her left ankle. [...]
January 5, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to refer a resident to the appropriate agency for a Level II Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) following an inpatient Geri-psych admission with a new psychiatric diagnosis and new psychiatric medications for one (1) of four (4) sampled residents reviewed for PASARR. Resident #16.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.16 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.42 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.90 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.96 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.78 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 41.7% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.33 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.27 on weekdays and 2.90 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.37 in April to June 2025 to 3.16 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.16 | 0.42 | 3.27 | 2.90 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 57 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.36 | 0.54 | 3.47 | 3.09 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 52 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.26 | 0.66 | 3.37 | 2.98 | 0.4% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.37 | 0.71 | 3.51 | 3.03 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 53 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Mississippi, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.09 | 0.60 | 4.35 | 3.44 | 6.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 27.1 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.7 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.8 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.6 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.1 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: DAC OF SHELBY, LLC. CMS links this home to Diversicare Healthcare, a group of 44 nursing homes averaging 2.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dac Opco Mississippi LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 04/01/2022 |
| Dac Opco, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 61% | 01/27/2022 |
| Christian, Zina | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Bodie, Rebecca | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Kohn, Brian | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Nee, Stephen | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/20/2023 | |
| Ratner, Eran | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/13/2024 | |
| Weishaar, Matthew | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2022 | |
| Christian, Zina | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/06/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2025: "Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2025: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 1, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.90 hours per resident per day, below the Mississippi average of 3.50.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Oak Grove Retirement Home Duncan, 6.5 mi · not rated · 5 citations
- Bolivar Medical Center LTC Cleveland, 14.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Cleveland Community Care Center Cleveland, 14.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Delta Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Cleveland, 14.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Greenbough Health and Rehabilitation Center Clarksdale, 17 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 30 citations
- Walter B Crook Nursing Facility Ruleville, 19.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Ruleville Community Care Center Ruleville, 19.2 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 29 citations
- Clarksdale Nursing Center Clarksdale, 20.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 19 citations
Mississippi contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Mississippi. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, MDHS Division of Aging and Adult Services, 1-888-844-0041. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: MSDH Nursing Home Search, where Mississippi publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Diversicare of Shelby's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Diversicare of Shelby 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Diversicare of Shelby get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 1, 2025. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Diversicare of Shelby been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Diversicare of Shelby accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Diversicare of Shelby?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Diversicare Healthcare. Legal business name: DAC OF SHELBY, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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