nursing home in Laurel, MS
Comfort Care Nursing Center
1100 West Drive, Laurel, MS 39440 · (601) 422-0022
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Comfort Care Nursing Center at a glance
Comfort Care Nursing Center is a 126-bed government nursing home in Laurel, Mississippi (Jones County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 18, 2025) found 8 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 126
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 29, 2022
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Jones County
- CMS Certification Number
- 255352
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.47 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.56 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.58 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.38 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 50 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 126 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 116 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.7% | 85.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.9% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.9% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 32.6% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 24.4% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 11.8% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 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) | 22.1% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.5% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.5% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.8% | 84.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.2% | 88.5% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 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 June 19, 2026 |
| November 18, 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 December 18, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 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 December 18, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Standard | 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 December 18, 2025 |
| November 18, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 18, 2025 |
| November 18, 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 December 18, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Complaint | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Complaint | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Complaint | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 24, 2025 |
| May 16, 2024 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS, MELISSA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/18/2018 |
| EAST, STEPHEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2025 |
| HASBARGEN, BRITTANY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| HICKS, JUDITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/29/2022 |
| NORTON, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2025 |
| PIPPEN, ALEXANDER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2024 |
| STAINES, LANE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/21/2024 |
| STAINES, LANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/21/2024 |
| EAST, STEPHEN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2025 |
| GIBBES, GREGG Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| GIBBES, GREGG Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| HASBARGEN, BRITTANY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| HICKS, JUDITH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/29/2022 |
| PIPPEN, ALEXANDER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/14/2024 |
| SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/1994 |
| BREWER, ELSA Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/19/2021 |
| GOINS, LEWIS Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/17/2024 |
| JONES, VICTOR Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/19/2020 |
| LOWE, MICHAEL Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/19/2022 |
| SCOGGIN, JACK Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2019 |
| SIGGERS, ARTHUR Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/2020 |
| WALTERS, GEORGE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Comfort Care Nursing Center's rating?
Comfort Care Nursing Center has 2 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 Comfort Care Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Comfort Care Nursing 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 Comfort Care Nursing Center?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Comfort Care Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Comfort Care Nursing Center is at 1100 West Drive, Laurel, MS 39440. Phone: (601) 422-0022.
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.