LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER
700 JEFFERSON STREET SOUTH, Monticello, MS 39654
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER Compares
LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Monticello, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.4%) is below the Mississippi average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.7% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.8% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Monticello.
How is LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 practices help LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 7.9% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAWRENCE CO NURSING 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 LAWRENCE CO NURSING 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 Monticello
Monticello sits in Lawrence County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,250 (17.9%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $36,239
- Median home value
- $104,000
Demographics for Lawrence County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Monticello.
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