Laurelwood Health Care Center
Jackson, TN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 445413) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $168,961 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (731) 422-5641 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Laurelwood Health Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Laurelwood Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.0%.
Laurelwood Health Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $168,961.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was noted in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Laurelwood Health Care Center is a 64-bed nursing home in Jackson, Tennessee (Madison County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1997. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and currently averages 48.3 residents. The facility is part of the Ahava Healthcare chain, which includes 16 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Laurelwood holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 60.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $168,961.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the provided CMS data for Laurelwood Health Care Center. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare to confirm current status, as CMS data is updated periodically. This profile reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available at time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Laurelwood Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Tennessee state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Laurelwood is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 60.0% and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $168,961.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 64 beds and currently averages 48.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Ahava Healthcare chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Laurelwood has been certified since April 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate star ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (731) 422-5641 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (731) 422-5641 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/445413?state=TN.
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.