Comfort Care Nursing Center

1100 West Drive · Laurel, MS · 39440 · 6014220022

126 certified beds Government - County

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 50
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 79
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.723.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.590.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.69≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025

    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.

    Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025

    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.

    Corrected December 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F November 18, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected December 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · 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 July 24, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · 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 July 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Corrected July 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

    Corrected June 21, 2024 · Administration

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255352 · certified since September 29, 2022. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.