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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Lawrence Co Nursing Center

Lawrence Co Nursing Center is a for profit - limited liability company facility in Monticello, MS with 60 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 17 deficiency records. Total penalties: $17K.

700 Jefferson Street South, Monticello, MS 39654

Phone: 6015872593

Overall CMS Rating

1/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Lawrence Co Nursing Center holds a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.81
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
17
Inspection findings on file · 2 serious
$17K
Federal penalties (2)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
255214
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
55
In Hospital
No
County
Lawrence
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.38 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.92
CNA Hours
2.51
Total Nursing Hours
3.81 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
36.1%
RN Turnover
16.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Lawrence Co Nursing Center

Lawrence Co Nursing Center operates 60 certified beds in Monticello, MS with approximately 55 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (1★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 17 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 2 penalties totaling $17K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.81 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.38 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Lawrence Co Nursing Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 36.1%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (17 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 4, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 4, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 4, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 3, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2025 Tag: 0865

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2025 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Apr 2, 2025 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Apr 2, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2025 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 1, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 14, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 1, 2024 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 14, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 1, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 1, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 14, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 31, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 14, 2022 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 31, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 86.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 9.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 20.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 38.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 7.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 25.2% Yes

Penalty History 2 penalties totaling $17K

Date Type Amount
Apr 2, 2025 Fine $8K
Apr 2, 2025 Fine $8K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lawrence Co Nursing Center?
Lawrence Co Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (1★).
What are the staffing levels at Lawrence Co Nursing Center?
Lawrence Co Nursing Center reports 3.81 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.38 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 36.1%.
How many beds does Lawrence Co Nursing Center have?
Lawrence Co Nursing Center has 60 certified beds with approximately 55 residents. The facility is located at 700 Jefferson Street South, Monticello, MS 39654.
Does Lawrence Co Nursing Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Lawrence Co Nursing Center has 17 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Lawrence Co Nursing Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Lawrence Co Nursing Center has received 2 penalties totaling $17K.
Who owns Lawrence Co Nursing Center?
Lawrence Co Nursing Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Lawrence Co Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Lawrence Co Nursing Center was on Apr 2, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Lawrence Co Nursing Center?
Lawrence Co Nursing Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.