Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Laurel, Mississippi
1 of 3 nursing homes in Laurel (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Mississippi statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
306
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$13,520 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Laurel, Mississippi, is limited, with only 3 facilities and just 1 recommended option, indicating a challenging environment for families seeking care. Notably, the top facility, Comfort Care Nursing Center, has a B rating but there is one facility with significant fines totaling $13,520 to consider.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 COMFORT CARE NURSING CENTER (70) — Comfort Care Nursing Center stands out with a solid Trust Score of 70/100 and a commendable Grade B, ensuring residents receive quality care. With 126 beds and a CMS rating of 3★, this county-owned facility emphasizes community engagement and has maintained a clean record with $0 fines, reflecting their commitment to excellence.
The other 2 Laurel facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $13K.
Recommended
Comfort Care Nursing Center stands out with a solid Trust Score of 70/100 and a commendable Grade B, ensuring residents receive quality care. With 126 beds and a CMS rating of 3★, this county-owned facility emphasizes community engagement and has maintained a clean record with $0 fines, reflecting their commitment to excellence.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Laurel Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 3 stars | 2.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $13,520
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Laurel Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Laurel's city average is 2.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Laurel facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Laurel avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Laurel facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Laurel, MS are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Laurel (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Laurel "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Laurel?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.