Total health inspections
4
Mississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
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.
Care Center of Laurel
Nursing Home in Mississippi
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Care Center of Laurel
Nursing Home in Mississippi
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 47th out of 108 homes in Mississippi.
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.
This home is ranked 47th out of 108 homes in Mississippi.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
vs Mississippi avg
+5%
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
105
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
65.8%
Avg. Length of Stay
136 days
Occupancy rate
65.8%
Avg. Length of Stay
136 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
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
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.3M
Operating loss
-$705.1K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$7.3M
Operating loss
-$705.1K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.0M
105-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility TypeNursing Home Facilities
CountyJones
CMS Certification Number255095
AccreditationsMississippi Health Care Association
Care Center of Laurel is administrated by Ronald Loftin.
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Activities
Photo Gallery
Specific ProgramsWound Care, Rehabilitation, Short-term Rehabilitation, Activities, Admissions
Food DescriptionNutritious, appetizing meals carefully prepared and served in a clean and comfortable dining room.
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
19
Mississippi average 16.9
Citations per inspection
4.75
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.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.1
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
19 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 07, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Aug 07, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Aug 07, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Aug 07, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Aug 07, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
138
Employees
113
Contractors
25
Staff to resident ratio
1.57:1
7% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average ratio: 1.69:1
Avg staff/day
53
Average shift
7.3 hours
9% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 8 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
35,428
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
31
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
66
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
7.4%
2,617 contractor hours this quarter
Speech Language Pathologist: 6
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 66 | 0 | 66 | 19,291 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 0 | 31 | 10,341 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,670 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 6 | 6 | 605 | 71 | 78% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 542 | 58 | 64% | 6.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 7 | 0 | 7 | 534 | 26 | 29% | 6.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 496 | 68 | 75% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 59 | 65% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 446 | 65 | 71% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 240 | 53 | 58% | 4.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 151 | 22 | 24% | 6.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 64 | 9 | 10% | 6.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 63 | 69% | 1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 11% | 1 |
66 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
31 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
78%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
64%
7 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
29%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
75%
1 Administrator
% of Days
68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
65%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
71%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
58%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
24%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
10%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
69%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
11%
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.0
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 Mississippi averageMississippi average: 12.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.3
18% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 22.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.9%
53% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.8%
52% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 24.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.3%
55% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.9%
85% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
12.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
12.6%
77% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 7.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
45% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.9%
21% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.1%
99% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.5%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.4%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 97.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.9%
11% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 87.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.5%
81% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.8%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 84.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Care Center of Laurel based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
65.8%
↑ 12.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$705.1K
↓ ~$921.3K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.4M
↑ ~$314.9K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-9.8%
↓ 12.9pp vs 2022
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