B

Laurens Care Center

304 EAST VETERANS ROAD, LAURENS, IA 50554
Score: 76 / 100

With a score of 76/100 and a B grade, Laurens Care Center is a well-regarded option in Laurens, Iowa. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 70th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Laurens Care Center is near the national average, with 3.93 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 13 deficiencies at Laurens Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.93 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.45 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.65 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.57 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.62 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
Oct 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity E
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Oct 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Oct 7, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0625 Severity D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospi
    Mar 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Mar 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    Mar 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.5% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
38
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6

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