Quick answers
- Where is Comfort Care Nursing Center?
- 1100 West Drive, Laurel, MS 39440, in Jones County, Mississippi.
- What is the phone number of Comfort Care Nursing Center?
- (601) 422-0022, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Comfort Care Nursing Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Comfort Care Nursing Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Comfort Care Nursing Center.
- What did inspectors find at Comfort Care Nursing Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (September 29, 2022 to May 12, 2026), Medicare lists 14 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (September 29, 2022 to May 12, 2026), Comfort Care Nursing Center had 14 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.42 hours per resident per day; the Mississippi average is 4.20 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: November 18, 2025 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 18, 2025 (standard health inspection); May 12, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0585 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.”
F0609 Level E
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0602 Level D
“Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
Previous cycle: May 16, 2024 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 16, 2024 (standard health inspection); June 12, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0580 Level E
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0742 Level E
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0851 Level D
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
Earlier cycle: September 29, 2022 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 29, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.39 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.46 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.57 | 2.46 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.42 | 4.20 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.36 | 3.48 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.18 | 0.37 | 0.48 |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: South Central Regional Medical Center.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Regional Medical Center | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | August 1, 1994 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 126 |
| Average residents per day | 119.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – county |
| Legal business name | South Central Regional Medical Center |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2022-09-29 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1100 West Drive, Laurel, MS 39440 |
| County | Jones County |
| State | Mississippi |
| Phone | (601) 422‑0022 |
| CMS Certification Number | 255352 |
| Name in Medicare records | COMFORT CARE NURSING CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Laurelwood Community Living Center0.1 mi · Laurel, MS · 1 of 5 stars
- Care Center of Laurel0.2 mi · Laurel, MS · 3 of 5 stars
- Jones Co Rest Home6.0 mi · Ellisville, MS · 1 of 5 stars
- Jasper County NH19 mi · Bay Springs, MS · 1 of 5 stars
- Landmark of Collins23 mi · Collins, MS · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- South Central Regional Medical Center1.2 mi · Laurel, MS · Acute Care Hospital
- Covington County Hospital CAH24 mi · Collins, MS · Critical Access Hospital
- Forrest General Hospital25 mi · Hattiesburg, MS · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13