Diversicare of Moss Point

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Diversicare of Moss Point, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689May 19, 2023

  Based on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent Resident #1, who was previously identified as an exit-seeker and elopement risk, from exiting the facility unnoticed and unsupervised for one (1) of four (4) residents reviewed. Resident #1. Resident #1 exited the facility on 5/14/2023 without the knowledge of staff and was unsupervised approximately 10 minutes until a driver passing by the street entered the facility and notified the staff that a resident was outside of the facility at 6:45 AM. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Apr 22, 2026

  Based on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure dishes were properly air-dried prior to use when dishware with visible moisture was used during meal service, including (10) plate dome covers and five (5) serving bowls for one (1) of two (2) kitchen observations. Findings include:A review of the facility's policy, Warewashing, revised 2/2023, revealed, .All dishware, service ware, and utensils will be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Procedures.4. All dishware will be air dried and properly stored.On 4/21/26 at 11:30 AM, during an interview and observation of tray preparation for the [NAME] Wing, the Dietary Manager was observed assisting the cook with preparing lunch trays. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Apr 22, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment for residents when the facility failed to maintain resident rooms free from debris, ensure linens were clean and intact, ensure soiled items were handled in a manner that maintained a clean resident environment, and maintain clean and sanitary shower facilities, affecting three (3) of 19 sampled residents (Residents #25, #7, and #72) and all residents utilizing the North shower room.Findings include: A review of the facility's Resident Rights & Quality of Life Policy, dated 3/13/20, revealed, .It is the policy.that all patients and residents have the right to a dignified existence.Procedure A patient or resident has the right.To receive… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Apr 22, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure an ongoing program of activities designed to meet the interests and preferences of one (1) of two (2) residents reviewed for activities. Resident #70, when the facility failed to ensure weekend activities were implemented, monitored, and reflective of the resident's expressed interests.Findings include:A record review of the admission Record revealed the facility originally admitted Resident #70 on 01/09/2017 with diagnoses including Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis following Cerebral Infarction affecting the left non-dominant side. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Apr 22, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure meals were served with an acceptable flavor, palatability, and appearance for two (2) of four (4) meal observations, with the potential to affect all residents receiving meals in the facility. (4/20/26 and 4/21/26)Findings include:A review of the facility's policy, Food: Quality and Palatability, dated 2/2023, revealed .Food will be prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor and appearance. Food will be palatable, attractive and served at a safe and appetizing temperatures .On 4/20/26 at 11:30 AM, during an observation of lunch meal tray for Resident #48, the resident asked the surveyor to touch a grilled cheese sandwich because she could not eat it. […]