Mississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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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.
Care Center of Laurel is legally operated by Ronald Loftin, and administrated by Ronald Loftin.
Mississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mississippi average 16.9
Mississippi average 3.83
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.
Mississippi average: 1
Mississippi average: 1.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,271 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 0 | 49 | 15,793 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 30 | 0 | 30 | 10,447 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,178 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 568 | 72 | 78% | 5.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 519 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 506 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 425 | 66 | 72% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 387 | 57 | 62% | 6.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 146 | 39 | 42% | 3.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 112 | 16 | 17% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 62 | 67% | 1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 57 | 9 | 10% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 5% | 1.6 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
26% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
53% of new residents, often for short stays.
21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Care Center of Laurel based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Laurel's city center to Care Center of Laurel's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Care Center of Laurel is located in Laurel, Mississippi.
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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
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The legal owner and operator of Care Center of Laurel is Ronald Loftin.
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.
Ronald Loftin is the administrator of Care Center of Laurel.
Care Center of Laurel has 105 beds.
Yes — there are 5 photos of Care Center of Laurel in the photo gallery on this page.
Care Center of Laurel is located at 935 West Drive.
(601) 649-8006 will put you in contact with the team at Care Center of Laurel.
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