COMFORT CARE NURSING CENTER in Laurel, MS has a 2 out of 5 star overall rating, with 2-star health inspections and quality measures and 3-star staffing. It has no fines in the last 24 months, and its reported nurse staffing of 4.72 hours per resident per day is above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: November 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7198.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.59
Licensed practical nurses
1.24
Nurse aides
2.89
Weekend nursing
3.69
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.5%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
12.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
30.5%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.3%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
94.8%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - County
Occupancy
109.2 residents on an average day (87% of 126 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 3 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.