Laurens Care Center
304 East Veterans Road, Laurens, IA 50554
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Laurens Care Center Compares
Laurens Care Center is a 38-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Laurens, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Iowa average of 3.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 38 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 74% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.8% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Iowa average of 3.8% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — about the same as the Iowa average of 4.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Laurens Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Laurens Care Center with other nursing homes in Laurens.
What keeps Laurens Care Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Laurens Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Laurens Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Laurens Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Laurens
Laurens sits in Pocahontas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,534 (22.8%)
- Median age
- 46.2 years
- Median household income
- $53,573
- Median home value
- $81,900
Demographics for Pocahontas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Laurens.
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