Nursing Homes in ZIP 39440 (Laurel, MS)
There are 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 39440, Laurel, MS, within this CMS data release (average rating 1.7 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Data profile for ZIP 39440
Using CMS data, we can profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 39440: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit, 1 government. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 2.0 out of 5 at CARE CENTER OF LAUREL (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 2.0 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 306 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.95 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 50.0% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $13,520.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.7 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | CARE CENTER OF LAUREL (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit, 1 government |
| Certified beds (total) | 306 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $13,520 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.95 |
| Avg RN turnover | 50.0% |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 39440
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARE CENTER OF LAUREL | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 120 | 83.0% | 42.9% | 0 |
| COMFORT CARE NURSING CENTER | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 126 | 115.5% | — | 0 |
| LAURELWOOD COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 60 | 48.4% | 57.1% | 2 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 39440
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 39440, Laurel, MS, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
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Data sources
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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