CARE CENTER OF LAUREL
935 WEST DR, Laurel, MS 39440
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How CARE CENTER OF LAUREL Compares
CARE CENTER OF LAUREL is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Laurel, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.7%) is above the Mississippi average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Laurel, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.1% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.7% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (82% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (49% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8% (32% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CARE CENTER OF LAUREL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CARE CENTER OF LAUREL with other nursing homes in Laurel.
How is CARE CENTER OF LAUREL addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CARE CENTER OF LAUREL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.7% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CARE CENTER OF LAUREL doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.9% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is CARE CENTER OF LAUREL's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 120 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CARE CENTER OF LAUREL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains CARE CENTER OF LAUREL's rating advantage in Laurel?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Laurel
Laurel sits in Jones County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 11,480 (16.8%)
- Median age
- 37.5 years
- Median household income
- $43,391
- Median home value
- $101,300
Demographics for Jones County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Laurel.
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