nursing home in Laurel, MS

Laurelwood Community Living Center

1036 West Drive, Laurel, MS 39440 · (601) 425-3191

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★1

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Laurelwood Community Living Center at a glance

Laurelwood Community Living Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Laurel, Mississippi (Jones County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Mississippi average of 2.7.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.2 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 10, 2025) found 9 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.

Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,788.

Nursing staff turnover is 54.1% per year (state average 45.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Individual
Beds
60
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Community Eldercare Services
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 2000
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Jones County
CMS Certification Number
255262

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.7 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.8 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 52.2 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)1 / 52.2 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 52.3 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.48 hrsMississippi average4.18 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Mississippi and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.48 hrs4.18 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.38 hrs0.64 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.98 hrs2.43 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.05 hrs3.50 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)54.1%45.7%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)57.1%38.5%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility9Mississippi average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Mississippi and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)979Average
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)323Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)8461.280.6Average

Penalties

This facility1Mississippi average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Mississippi and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)111Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$8,788$17,231$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds6087107
Average residents per day487486
Occupancy80.7%85.7%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.3%Mississippi average3.1%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Mississippi and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.3%3.1%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)9.6%6.3%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)20%21.7%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.4%2.5%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.3%1.4%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)29.9%20.5%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)42.4%19.6%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)8.3%6.2%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0.7%1.6%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.2%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)22.9%23.8%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)22.5%20.7%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)93.5%97%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98.7%95.4%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.7%Mississippi average2.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Mississippi and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.7%2.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)87.3%84.6%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)98%88.5%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
March 25, 2026
Complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
March 25, 2026
Complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 1, 2026
December 16, 2025
Complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 31, 2026
April 10, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 12, 2025
April 10, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 12, 2025
April 10, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 12, 2025
April 10, 2025
Fire safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 12, 2025
April 10, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected May 5, 2025
April 10, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected May 5, 2025
April 10, 2025
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected May 5, 2025
April 10, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 5, 2025
April 10, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 5, 2025
April 10, 2025
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 5, 2025
October 19, 2023
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 22, 2023
October 19, 2023
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected November 22, 2023
October 19, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 22, 2023
October 19, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected November 22, 2023
October 19, 2023
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 22, 2023
October 19, 2023
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 22, 2023
October 19, 2023
Standard
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 22, 2023
October 19, 2023
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 22, 2023
April 2, 2021
Standard
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919
K
Immediate jeopardy, pattern
Corrected May 28, 2021
April 2, 2021
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
April 2, 2021
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021
April 2, 2021
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2021

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $8,788 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
April 10, 2025Payment Denial5 days from May 7, 2025
April 10, 2025Fine$8,788

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
WRIGHT, DOUGLAS
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest—04/01/2000
COMMUNITY ELDERCARE SERVICES, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2000
COMMUNITY LIVING CENTERS, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2025
LEONE, BRENDA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/03/2025
MAULDIN, CHRISTOPHER
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2025
COMMUNITY LIVING CENTERS, LLC
Organization
direct ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2000
COMMUNITY ELDERCARE SERVICES, LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2000
LEONE, BRENDA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE06/07/2021
MAULDIN, CHRISTOPHER
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/27/2023
WRIGHT, DOUGLAS
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2000

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Frequently asked questions

What is Laurelwood Community Living Center's rating?

Laurelwood Community Living Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Mississippi nursing homes is 2.7 stars.

How many inspection citations did Laurelwood Community Living Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Laurelwood Community Living Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Laurelwood Community Living Center?

It is for profit - individual and part of Community Eldercare Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Laurelwood Community Living Center and how do I contact it?

Laurelwood Community Living Center is at 1036 West Drive, Laurel, MS 39440. Phone: (601) 425-3191.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.