1036 West Drive, Laurel, MS 39440
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Overall Review of Laurelwood Comm Living Center
Pros
The nurses and therapists are excellent.- The therapy teams are excellent.
- The staff were accommodating on the phone, and communication was fine.
- Every one of the staff members there were wonderful and they seem to care about the patients’ well-being.
- The meals on weekdays are pretty good.
Cons
They warn that no one should ever go to this facility if there is any other option.- They report the facility reeked of urine and roaches were crawling across the bed.
- They claim no one checked on their brother during the night, and one nurse refused to call an ambulance.
- They describe the nursing staff as completely inadequate, short-staffed, or uncaring.
- They say the care nearly killed their mother, who was in septic shock, due to poor care and lack of communication.
- They state that Dr. Rogers would not return calls or provide a care plan.
- They caution others to look for another facility for their loved ones.
- They say they would not let anyone they know stay there.
- They note the weekend meals were not great.
Review
Laurelwood Community Living Center in Laurel, MS is best suited for older adults who need short-term rehabilitation and therapy-directed care more than constant, hands-on nursing oversight. The swing-bed portion can deliver solid therapy teams and useful rehab momentum, and the facility offers practical conveniences such as an on-site salon, parking, and Medicare-supported options. This is a setting where a resident can make progress with rehabilitation services while staying in a familiar, centralized location, provided the care needs align with what a rehab-focused unit typically delivers.
Those considering alternatives are wise to look elsewhere if the priority is dependable, around-the-clock nursing, pristine cleanliness, and consistently responsive supervision. Multiple reviews raise red flags about night shifts, emergency responsiveness, and basic daily care, including accounts of odor, cleanliness lapses, and even roaches. Families must weigh whether the chance of episodic lapses or slower responses is acceptable, especially for residents with complex medical conditions or those who require vigilant fall and infection control practices.
The strongest positives here, namely, the therapy teams and the swing-bed care, do offset some concerns when the focus is rigidly on rehabilitation. In practice, residents have benefited from attentive therapists and a team that delivers steady progress during rehab stays. When the kitchen is open on weekdays, meals tend to be reasonable, and some visitors report cordial, helpful staff in the therapy and swing-bed contexts. These elements can meaningfully advance recovery and keep rehab goals on track, which makes Laurelwood worth considering for the right patient and family situation.
However, the cons are substantial and persistent enough to overshadow the rehab strengths for most families seeking long-term care. Repeated reporting of insufficient nursing attention, nighttime neglect, and communication breakdowns undermines trust in daily safety and ongoing well-being. Complaints about a lingering odor and cleanliness issues, combined with fragile staffing, raise legitimate concerns about nurse-to-patient ratios and the facility’s ability to prevent avoidable complications. When a resident’s care plan hinges on reliable oversight and proactive problem-solving, these gaps become hard to ignore.
Practical steps shape the decision. If clinical rehabilitation is the goal, request a thorough tour of the swing-bed unit and speak directly with both therapy managers and the nursing leadership about staffing patterns, nurse call responsiveness, and how emergencies are handled after hours. Review recent state inspection findings and ask for concrete metrics on staffing levels, incident reports, and infection control. Talk to current residents or families when possible, and insist on meeting the discharge planner to understand how transitions into and out of Laurelwood are managed. Document concerns and set up a clear escalation path with the facility and, if necessary, with state oversight resources.
In sum, Laurelwood can support short-term rehab progress when therapy teams are the focus and oversight is actively managed by families. For anyone prioritizing consistent, high-quality long-term care, cleanliness, reliable 24/7 nursing, transparent communication, and a consistently safe environment, alternative communities should be pursued. The decision hinges on whether the rehab advantage can be paired with rigorous, hands-on family involvement to counterbalance the noted safety and staffing concerns.
60 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional (18 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
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