DIVERSICARE OF TYLERTOWN
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Diversicare of Tylertown has earned a Trust Grade of A, which means it is considered excellent and highly recommended. It ranks #9 out of 200 nursing homes in Mississippi, placing it in the top half of facilities in the state, and is the best option among the two homes in Walthall County. However, the facility's trend is worsening, as the number of issues identified increased from 2 in 2023 to 4 in 2024. Staffing is a relative strength, with a 4-star rating and a low turnover rate of 26%, which is significantly better than the state average. On the downside, there were specific incidents noted, including a failure to provide appropriate resident-centered activities for all residents, issues with protecting residents' trust funds from misappropriation, and improper perineal care that could lead to urinary tract infections.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Mississippi
- #9/200
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 26% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 22 points below Mississippi's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Mississippi facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 39 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Mississippi. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 11 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Low Staff Turnover (26%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (26%)
22 points below Mississippi average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 11 deficiencies on record
Sept 2024
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0602
(Tag F0602)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews, record review, policy review, and facility investigation, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from misappropriation of funds for nine (9) of 30 residents who have a ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interviews, record review, and policy review the facility failed to provide perineal care in a manner to prevent the possibility of urinary tract infection for one (1) of four (4...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Tube Feeding
(Tag F0693)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interviews, record reviews and facility policy reviews the facility failed ensure tube feedings were administered as ordered for one (1) of seven (7) residents who recieve entera...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to prevent the possible transmission of diseases and infections by storing clean durable medical equipment (DME) ...
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Mar 2023
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to post cautionary and safety signs indicating the use of oxygen for one (1 )of one (1) sampled reside...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0679
(Tag F0679)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide an ongoing resident centered activities program for nine (9) of the nine (9) residents sampl...
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Dec 2019
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to accurately code the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment related to the use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pre...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Resident #31
A review of Resident #31's comprehensive care plan related to diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), initiated 10/3/17, revealed an intervention for Continuous Positive Airway Press...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to store Resident #31's Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) mask in a manner to prevent cro...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to administer medications in a manner to prevent medication errors for one (1) of five (5) residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, facility policy review, the facility failed to prevent cross contamination of milk products as evidenced by failure to separate expired milk from milk that was i...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (93/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Mississippi.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Mississippi facilities.
- • 26% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 22 points below Mississippi's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 11 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Diversicare Of Tylertown's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns DIVERSICARE OF TYLERTOWN an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Mississippi, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Diversicare Of Tylertown Staffed?
CMS rates DIVERSICARE OF TYLERTOWN's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 26%, compared to the Mississippi average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Diversicare Of Tylertown?
State health inspectors documented 11 deficiencies at DIVERSICARE OF TYLERTOWN during 2019 to 2024. These included: 11 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Diversicare Of Tylertown?
DIVERSICARE OF TYLERTOWN is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 60 certified beds and approximately 54 residents (about 90% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in TYLERTOWN, Mississippi.
How Does Diversicare Of Tylertown Compare to Other Mississippi Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Mississippi, DIVERSICARE OF TYLERTOWN's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (26%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Diversicare Of Tylertown?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Diversicare Of Tylertown Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, DIVERSICARE OF TYLERTOWN has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Mississippi. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Diversicare Of Tylertown Stick Around?
Staff at DIVERSICARE OF TYLERTOWN tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 26%, the facility is 20 percentage points below the Mississippi average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 14%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Diversicare Of Tylertown Ever Fined?
DIVERSICARE OF TYLERTOWN has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Diversicare Of Tylertown on Any Federal Watch List?
DIVERSICARE OF TYLERTOWN is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.