Laurelwood Community Living Center
1036 West Drive · Laurel, MS · 39440 · 6014253191
60 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Community Eldercare Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,520 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
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 May 1, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
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 May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 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 May 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023
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 November 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · K April 2, 2021
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 28, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2025 | Fine | $13,520 |
| April 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255262 · certified since July 1, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.