Laurens Care Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 11 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While the facility is highly rated for its therapy and compassionate staff, the lack of detailed feedback in recent years makes it difficult to assess current operational standards. Families should schedule an in-person tour to observe staff-to-resident interactions and ask for specific examples of how the facility handles daily care needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
11 reviews on Google“Laurens Care Center receives high ratings from reviewers who highlight the compassionate nature of the nursing staff and the effectiveness of the therapy programs. However, the reviews are extremely brief and lack detailed descriptions of daily operations, facility amenities, or specific care protocols.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate nursing staff
- Effective therapy programs
- Well-run administration
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 12 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that this level of personal care remains consistent across all shifts?
- 2With such a high staffing rating, how do you balance providing necessary medical attention with the social, interactive side of care?
- 3Since your therapy programs are highly regarded, could you walk us through how a resident's physical therapy plan is integrated into their daily routine?
- 4We noticed the administration is very responsive to feedback; what is the best way for our family to communicate with leadership if we have questions about care updates?
- 5How does the facility handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the overnight hours?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are planned to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Great Compassionate care. The CNA’s our wonderful”
“Great place to get therapy.”
“Very well run facility. Awesome staff. Great administrator”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Laurens Care Center has ongoing safety and operational concerns, with 31 deficiencies across four surveys including two complaint-triggered investigations where families reported abuse and resident rights violations. The facility repeatedly struggles with fire safety systems, electrical equipment maintenance, and care planning procedures. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring issues in safety infrastructure and the recent complaint about abuse protection warrant careful consideration during any visit.
Apr 16, 2026Routine6
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Oct 8, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Mar 20, 2025Routine6
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Mar 21, 2024Routine11
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 hospital or therapeutic leave.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
May 11, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 16, 2026InspectionClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0
Nov 25, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Oct 8, 2025ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 2, State violations: 0
Apr 14, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Mar 20, 2025InspectionClean
Fed violations: 4, State violations: 0
Dec 24, 2024ComplaintClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Apr 10, 2024InspectionClean
Fed violations: 0, State violations: 0
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Laurens Care Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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