DIVERSICARE OF RIPLEY
DIVERSICARE OF RIPLEY is a 140-bed nursing home in RIPLEY, Mississippi. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1989-04-01. It averages 119.5 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at DIVERSICARE OF RIPLEY?
CMS lists 38 health-inspection deficiencies for DIVERSICARE OF RIPLEY, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-11.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | F0725, F0851 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F |
| 2026-02-11 | F0585, F0761 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / 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. | E |
| 2026-02-11 | F0656, F0677, F0686, F0810, F0880 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2025-01-21 | F0802, F0804 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F |
| 2024-12-18 | F0812, F0851 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F |
| 2024-12-18 | F0656, F0677 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E |
| 2024-12-18 | F0550, F0695, F0725, F0761, F0806, F0814 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D |
| 2024-09-11 | F0656, F0689 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2024-09-11 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F |
| 2024-01-22 | F0600, F0656, F0689, F0867 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | J |
| 2023-12-19 | F0656, F0689 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2023-08-31 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-08-31 | F0558, F0584, F0645, F0656, F0677, F0689, F0761 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / 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. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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. | D |
Why was DIVERSICARE OF RIPLEY fined 5 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-11 | Fine | $7,272 |
| 2024-09-11 | Fine | $7,272 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $48,776 |
| 2023-12-19 | Fine | $4,737 |
| 2023-12-19 | Fine | $4,736 |
How is DIVERSICARE OF RIPLEY staffed relative to the MS average?
| Measure | This facility | MS average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.28914 | 4.17985 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 35.7 | 45.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 119.5 | 73.7 |
Who owns DIVERSICARE OF RIPLEY, and what chain is it in?
DIVERSICARE OF RIPLEY is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name DIVERSICARE OF RIPLEY LLC and belongs to the DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | DIVERSICARE LEASING COMPANY III LLC | since 07/01/2016 |
| 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | ADVOCAT FINANCE, LLC, DAC NEWCORP INC, DIVERSICARE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC, DIVERSICARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LP. | since 04/04/2022 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | KELLMAN, FRANKLIN, KOHN, BRIAN, RATNER, ERAN | since 09/13/2024 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | BODIE, REBECCA, NEE, STEPHEN, RATNER, ERAN, WEISHAAR, MATTHEW | since 02/20/2023 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | RATNER, ERAN, ROBERTSON, MATTHEW | since 04/09/2011 |
| GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | DMS GP LLC | since 04/04/2022 |
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