Diversicare Of Ripley
Ripley, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255102) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 5 totaling $72,793
Phone: (662) 837-3011 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Diversicare Of Ripley has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Diversicare Of Ripley reports 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.7%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Diversicare Of Ripley has 5 federal fines on record totaling $72,793.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Diversicare Of Ripley is a for-profit nursing home located in Ripley, Tippah County, Mississippi, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1989. The facility is licensed for 140 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 119.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Diversicare Of Ripley holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.28914 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59645 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $72,793.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the provided data for this listing.
Diversicare Of Ripley is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars. CMS data indicates no change of ownership within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Diversicare Of Ripley has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Diversicare Of Ripley is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.28914 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59645 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 35.7% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $72,793.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Diversicare Of Ripley is certified for 140 beds and has an average daily census of 119.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Diversicare Healthcare chain, which operates 44 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection (1 star), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (4 stars) — which combine into the overall 1-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 6628373011 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 6628373011 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255102?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.