Care Center of Laurel
935 West Dr · Laurel, MS · 39440 · 6016498006
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
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.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
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.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected April 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 7, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 7, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 7, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 7, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 7, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255095 · certified since June 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.