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Laurelwood Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Jackson, TN

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On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting
Nursing Home
Shifts hiring now
Days 1

Benefits

DailyPay, PTO, medical/dental/vision, free life insurance, 401(k) with match, employee recognition.

What stands out

  • Experienced nurses

    Day-shift full-time LPN roles list a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

    As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com

  • New graduates

    A past employee review put new-grad nurse starting pay at $29 an hour.

    As of 2023-05-04Source: glassdoor.com

  • Moving here

    Jackson sits about 14% below the national cost of living, with no Tennessee state income tax and a compact-license state.

  • Experienced nurses

    Posted nurse roles cover day-shift LPN and night-shift LPN or RN, full-time, directing CNAs, meds, care plans, and admissions through discharges.

    As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com

More about working here
  • Experienced nurses

    Benefits listed include DailyPay, PTO, medical/dental/vision, free life insurance, and a 401(k) with match.

    As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com

  • Travel nurses

    Night-shift LPN or RN pay is estimated in the $23.75–$32.25 range on the public posting.

    As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com

  • Experienced nurses

    RN and RN Supervisor paths show up in employee reviews if you want charge-level work later.

    As of 2024Source: glassdoor.com

Working conditions

Scheduling
Day shift LPN and night shift LPN or RN roles posted; full-time

As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com

Charge opportunities
RN or RN Supervisor role referenced in reviews

As of 2024Source: glassdoor.com

Pay and benefits
$5,000 sign-on bonus for Day Shift LPN (full-time)

As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com

Pay and benefits
New grad nurse start at $29/hr (stated in employee review)

As of 2023-05-04Source: glassdoor.com

Pay and benefits
Night Shift Nurse (LPN or RN) estimated pay range $23.75-$32.25/hr

As of 2026Source: ziprecruiter.com

The city

Living in Jackson, TN

Jackson sits halfway between Memphis and Nashville along I-40, offering a slower West Tennessee pace with a surprisingly rich rockabilly music heritage. The city blends small-town familiarity with enough dining, retail, and healthcare infrastructure to keep daily life convenient for nurses who prefer a quieter home base.

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Metro price level · Jackson area
14% below the national average
BEA index 85.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,145/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$53,032/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

You would step into Laurelwood Health Care Center in Jackson, Tennessee, as an LPN or RN in skilled nursing and long-term care. Full-time day-shift LPN and night-shift LPN or RN roles are posted.

  • Nursing Home · Jackson
  • Hiring days
  • Sign-on bonus · 1 role
More about Laurelwood Health Care Center

Your day runs through directing CNAs, medications, care plans, and moving residents through admissions, discharges, and transfers. Pay signals on the public side include a $5,000 sign-on bonus for day-shift full-time LPN, a past review citing new-grad start pay at $29/hr, and an estimated night-shift LPN/RN range of $23.75–$32.25/hr. Listed benefits cover DailyPay, PTO, medical/dental/vision, free life insurance, a 401(k) with match, and employee recognition. You need a current unrestricted Tennessee LPN or RN license and CPR/BLS. Jackson’s cost of living sits roughly 14% below the national level, Tennessee takes no state income tax, and it is a compact-license state with the shorter commute feel of a mid-sized West Tennessee city. Glassdoor shows a 3.2/5 overall from five reviews, with 73% saying they would recommend; one RN/RN Supervisor review was strongly positive, while other voices flag short staff tenure and uneven management. Residents themselves have been described as great to work with.

Working here

Culture and working life

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Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

overall ratings
Glassdoor overall 3.2/5 from 5 reviews; 73% would recommend; category scores around 3.1-3.5.

As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

RN supervisor experience
Single RN/RN Supervisor review rated 5.0 and would recommend; positive business outlook.

As of 2024-05-20Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.com

staffing turnover
Reviewer noted staff does not stay long and high rehab staff turnover.

As of 2023-05-04Source: glassdoor.com

More review themes
management and resident care
Former CNA described disorganization, DON focused on appearance over job, uneven treatment of male nurses, and poor resident treatment.

As of 2021-05-29Source: glassdoor.sg

residents
CNA reviewer said residents were great to work with.

As of 2021-05-29Source: glassdoor.sg

What to weigh

A reviewer said staff does not stay long and noted high rehab turnover.

As of 2023-05-04Source: glassdoor.com

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship
Direct employer
Roles last seen active
Sep 8, 2026
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The units

A closer look at the units

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  • Skilled nursing / long-term care

    LPN/RN roles direct CNAs, handle meds, care plans, admissions/discharges/transfers of residents.

    Source: ziprecruiter.com

Open roles

Current openings at Laurelwood Health Care Center

Refreshed throughout the day.

PRN LPN

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Jackson, TN · Posted 4 days ago

  • LPN
  • Per diem
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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

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Jackson, TN · Seen active yesterday

  • Sign-on bonus
  • LPN
  • Day shift
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