Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Shelby, Mississippi
1 of 1 nursing homes in Shelby (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Mississippi statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
60
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Shelby, Mississippi, is limited but reliable, with a single facility that is fully recommended. Families can have confidence in DIVERSICARE OF SHELBY, which maintains a decent 3-star rating and has no fines, ensuring a safe environment for their loved ones.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 DIVERSICARE OF SHELBY (70) — DIVERSICARE OF SHELBY stands out with a solid Trust Score of 70/100 and a respectable Grade B. With 60 beds, this for-profit facility maintains a CMS rating of 3★ and has incurred no fines, showcasing its commitment to quality care and compliance.
Recommended
DIVERSICARE OF SHELBY stands out with a solid Trust Score of 70/100 and a respectable Grade B. With 60 beds, this for-profit facility maintains a CMS rating of 3★ and has incurred no fines, showcasing its commitment to quality care and compliance.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Shelby Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 3 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Shelby Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Shelby's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Shelby facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Shelby avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Shelby facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Shelby, MS are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Shelby (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Shelby "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Shelby?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.