South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel, MS has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and quality measures but 4 stars for staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 4.47 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: May 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4677.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.56
Licensed practical nurses
1.33
Nurse aides
2.58
Weekend nursing
3.38
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10.2%11.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.8%2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.2%4.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1%1%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
15.3%9.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
31.8%34.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
25.9%20.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25.2%20.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.1%28.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%90.9%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 1 health deficiency.
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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
115.5 residents on an average day (92% of 126 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 3 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.