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Nursing homes in Jones County, Mississippi
There are 4 certified nursing homes in Jones County, Mississippi, with 428 beds between them.
75% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 69 health deficiencies over three cycles, 16.1 per 100 beds against 20.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $35K across 4 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Jones County | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 202 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 75% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 16.1 | 20.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $35K | $3.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Center of Laurel | Laurel | 120 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 14.2 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Comfort Care Nursing Center | Laurel | 126 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 11.1 | — | 12 May 2026 |
| Jones Co Rest Home | Ellisville | 122 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 13.1 | $26K | 27 May 2026 |
| Laurelwood Community Living Center | Laurel | 60 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 36.7 | $9K | 25 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 7 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 5 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 4 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Government | 2 |
Chains present: Community Eldercare Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Jones County, Mississippi?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 428 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Jones County have the highest CMS ratings?
Care Center of Laurel (3 stars), Comfort Care Nursing Center (2 stars), Jones Co Rest Home (2 stars)
How do Jones County nursing homes compare with Mississippi?
75% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 16.1 per 100 beds against 20.8 statewide.