Care Center of Laurel
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Laurel, MS
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Care Center of Laurel

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Memory Care · Laurel, MS
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Care Center of Laurel accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Care Center of Laurel

Care Center of Laurel is a health care community offering individuals a place to recover, rehabilitate and/or reside, depending on their specific needs. It provides skilled nursing services, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and various therapies. The facility focuses on the comfort and well-being of its residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 32m per day
Rank #57 / 117Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 117 homes in Mississippi. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 117 Mississippi facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +26% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 22m per day ▼ 41% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 23m per day ▲ 26% State avg: 1h 6m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 6m per day ▼ 15% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 19m per day ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 42% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 7m per day ▼ 67% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
136 days
Bed community size
105-bed community Rank #54 / 267Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 267 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #61 / 319Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 319 homes in Mississippi. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
66%
Rank #110 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th out of 121 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Mississippi average: 82.3%
Occupied beds
69 / 105
Average occupied beds in Mississippi homes 74 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyJones
CMS Certification Number255095
AccreditationsMississippi Health Care Association

Ownership & Operating Entity

Care Center of Laurel is legally operated by Ronald Loftin, and administered by Ronald Loftin.

Ownership TypeProprietary

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Additional Services

1 service
Short-Term Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Photo Gallery

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Inspection History

In Mississippi, the State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure conducts unannounced surveys to monitor facility compliance with health, safety, and resident rights laws.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 19 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Mississippi state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Mississippi state average
Overall vs. MS average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Mississippi average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (433% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Mississippi average:
• Total deficiencies (58% below)
• Deficiencies per year (58% below)
• Total inspections (92% below)
Latest Inspection August 7, 2025 Routine

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMS Averagevs. MS Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1945 This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (19 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 58% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 4.811.3 This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (4.8 vs. MS avg 11.3).↓ 58% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.80.9 This facility has 433% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (4.8 vs. MS avg 0.9).↑ 433% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMS Averagevs. MS Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 450 This facility has 92% fewer total inspections than a typical Mississippi assisted living residence (4 vs. MS avg 50).↓ 92% better

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 4

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
19 Rank #73 / 120Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 120 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi State average, with a ranking across all 120 MS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
4.75 Rank #89 / 120Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 120 homes in Mississippi. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Mississippi mean across 120 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average N/A


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious health citations
0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

19 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A
Citations history (last 4 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 109
Employees 86
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 1.24 : 1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 46
Average shift 7.5 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 31,720

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 5 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 30 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 49 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 49
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

7.2%

2,271 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4904915,79392100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse3003010,44792100%7.7
Registered Nurse5052,17892100%8
Speech Language Pathologist0775687278%5.7
Nurse Practitioner1015196571%8
Administrator1015126470%8
Physical Therapy Aide0335066571%7.1
Qualified Social Worker0554256672%6.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0113875762%6.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0331463942%3.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist0111121617%7
Medical Director011626267%1
Occupational Therapy Aide01157910%6.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant011855%1.6
49 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
30 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 78%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 72%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 62%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 42%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 17%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 67%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 10%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.0
27% better than State average

State average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.3
18% better than State average

State average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average State avg: 2.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 9.9%
53% better than State average

State average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.8%
52% better than State average

State average: 24.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 33.3%
55% worse than State average

State average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.9%
85% worse than State average

State average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 12.6%
77% worse than State average

State average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
45% better than State average

State average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.9%
21% better than State average

State average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.1%
99% worse than State average

State average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.5%
In line with State average

State average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.4%
In line with State average

State average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with State average

State average: 97.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.45
In line with State average

State average: 2.44

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.94
37% worse than State average

State average: 2.88

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly below average State avg: 1.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.9%
11% worse than State average

State average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.5%
81% worse than State average

State average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.8%
In line with State average

State average: 84.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 37.2%
33% worse than State average

State average: 27.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 32.6%
113% worse than State average

State average: 15.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 5.6%
622% worse than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 34.8%
35% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 47.2%
7% worse than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

53% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 19 days

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 88
Medicare
7
8% of residents
Medicaid
76
86.4% of residents
Private pay or other
5
5.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$800.7K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.2M Rank #83 / 113Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 83rd out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Mississippi average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$800.7K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$95.6K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #27 / 113Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Mississippi average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.7M 57.8% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #5 / 113Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 113 homes in Mississippi. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Mississippi average. Well-run Mississippi facilities typically land around 51–70% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$9.0M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (53% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 19 days.

Admissions
151 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 26%
Private pay 53%
Medicaid 21%
Discharges
194 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 38%
Private pay 40%
Medicaid 23%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Care Center of Laurel

Who is the owner of Care Center of Laurel?

Care Center of Laurel is legally operated by Ronald Loftin, and administered by Ronald Loftin.

Is Care Center of Laurel in a walkable area?

Care Center of Laurel has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Care Center of Laurel?

Care Center of Laurel's occupancy is 66%.

Does Care Center of Laurel operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Care Center of Laurel is registered as a for-profit in MS.

Who is the administrator of Care Center of Laurel?

Ronald Loftin is the administrator of Care Center of Laurel.

How many beds does Care Center of Laurel have?

Care Center of Laurel has 105 beds.

Are there photos of Care Center of Laurel?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Care Center of Laurel in the photo gallery on this page.

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