Diversicare of Amory

Nursing Home · Amory, MS

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number255119

Contact & location

1215 Earl Frye Drive
Amory, MS 38821
Monroe County
Phone
(662) 256-9344
ZIP code
38821 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
152
Residents per day
110.5 (73% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Diversicare of Amory LLC
Chain
Diversicare Healthcare (44 facilities, avg 2.6★)
Medicare certified since
June 1, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.42 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.97 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.45 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.99 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.92 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.3 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
57.7 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 16, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
39 health · 2 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-16 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-16 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-16 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-16 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-04-16 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-05-22
2026-02-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-27
2025-08-21 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-08-21 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-09-24
2025-02-13 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2024-02-13 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-03-20
2023-10-19 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-10-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-18
2023-08-30 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-25
2023-08-30 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-09-25

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Diversicare Leasing Company III LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Advocat Finance, LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Dac Newcorp INC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Diversicare Healthcare Services LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Diversicare Management Services LP. (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Kellman, Franklin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kohn, Brian (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratner, Eran (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Bodie, Rebecca (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Nee, Stephen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratner, Eran (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Weishaar, Matthew (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
DMS GP LLC (organization)Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ballard, Donna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ratner, Eran (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Diversicare of Amory?

Diversicare of Amory has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Mississippi.

How many beds does Diversicare of Amory have?

It has 152 certified beds and cares for about 111 residents per day.

Has Diversicare of Amory been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Diversicare of Amory?

It is part of Diversicare Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Diversicare of Amory?

(662) 256-9344. The facility is located at 1215 Earl Frye Drive, Amory, MS 38821.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.