Care Center of Laurel
CMS rates Care Center of Laurel 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 20 citations across 6 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Care Center of Laurel
Care Center of Laurel is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Laurel, Mississippi. It is licensed for 120 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Mississippi (80 beds).
It is one of 9 senior care facilities in Laurel and 202 skilled nursing facilities across Mississippi. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Care Center of Laurel 20 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0584 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- K-0521 2 inspections. Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F-0690 2 inspections. Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
What its owners also hold
- Jefferson Boyd and Jojuana Summit Tr has an ownership stake on file at 3 nursing homes, averaging 2.7 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
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Who to contact in Mississippi
- Licensing: Mississippi State Department of Health
- File a complaint: 800-227-7308
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 888-844-0041. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 844-437-6282. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- South Central Reg Med Ctr, about 1.1 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Covington County Hospital Cah, about 24 miles.
- Forrest General Hospital, about 25 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Laurelwood Community Living Center, Laurel, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Comfort Care Nursing Center, Laurel, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Jones Co Rest Home, Ellisville, about 6.2 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Jasper County Nh, Bay Springs, about 19 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Landmark of Collins, Collins, about 23 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.