Care Center Of Laurel
Laurel, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255095) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (601) 649-8006 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Care Center Of Laurel has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Care Center Of Laurel reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.2%.
Care Center Of Laurel has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. This listing's data did not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
About this facility
Care Center Of Laurel is a 120-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi, with an average daily census of 83 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1, 1987. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current CMS ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Care Center Of Laurel holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; staffing, 4 stars; and quality measures, 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was provided in this listing's CMS data.
No chain affiliation data was provided in this listing's CMS record. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, quality measures, and penalty details directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as this profile reflects a specific CMS data vintage and may not capture the very latest updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Care Center Of Laurel has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This listing's CMS data did not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 83 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided in this listing.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since June 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scored 3, 4, 4, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This listing's data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 6016498006 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6016498006 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255095?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.