SeniorCareRanked
Mississippi/MONTICELLO
22
Very Poor

LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER

700 JEFFERSON STREET SOUTH, MONTICELLO, MS 39654
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER is a 60-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing home located in MONTICELLO, Mississippi. It has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 22 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 30.6%. This facility has received 2 fine(s) totaling $16,720. 11 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the THE BEEBE FAMILY chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score22/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating1/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.7 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.35 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover31% (↑ Better than avg 40%)
Deficiencies11 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • 2 fine(s) totaling $16,720
  • 2 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.7
RN hours/resident/day0.35
Staff turnover30.6%
RN turnover0%

Facility Information

Beds60
Avg residents56.8
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainTHE BEEBE FAMILY
Deficiencies (last inspection)11
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

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Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

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Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

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Count staff vs. residents during your visit

LAWRENCE CO NURSING CENTER reports 3.7 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

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Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 30.6% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

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Ask about their most recent inspection

11 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.