Laurelwood Health Care Center
Nursing home in Jackson, TN
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 1 role
- Hiring days
From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 12, 2026Sources
The short version
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.
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
A past employee review put new-grad nurse starting pay at $29 an hour.
For new gradsSources
As of 2023-05-04Source: glassdoor.comRN and RN Supervisor paths show up in employee reviews if you want charge-level work later.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: all 2 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Day shift LPN and night shift LPN or RN roles posted; full-time
Laurelwood Health Care Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026- Charge opportunities
RN or RN Supervisor role referenced in reviews
Laurelwood Health Care Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2024Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
DailyPay, PTO, medical/dental/vision, free life insurance, 401(k) with match, employee recognition.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
New grad nurse start at $29/hr (stated in employee review)
As of 2023-05-04
Sources
- Hourly pay
Night Shift Nurse (LPN or RN) estimated pay range $23.75-$32.25/hr
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000 sign-on bonus for Day Shift LPN (full-time)
As of 2026
The units
Skilled nursing / long-term care
LPN/RN roles direct CNAs, handle meds, care plans, admissions/discharges/transfers of residents.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
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.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- RN supervisor experience
- Single RN/RN Supervisor review rated 5.0 and would recommend; positive business outlook.
Sources
- staffing turnover
- Reviewer noted staff does not stay long and high rehab staff turnover.
Sources
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.
Sources
As of 2021-05-29Source: glassdoor.sg- residents
- CNA reviewer said residents were great to work with.
Sources
As of 2021-05-29Source: glassdoor.sg
The hard parts
A reviewer said staff does not stay long and noted high rehab turnover.
Sources
As of 2023-05-04Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in JACKSON, TN
With a cost of living 14.5% below the national average, Jackson lets healthcare professionals thrive. Commute effortlessly from established subdivisions along North Jackson’s Oil Well Road and University Parkway, or choose a character-rich craftsman home in the walkable LANA district. It's a practical West Tennessee hub where your career and paycheck stretch substantially further.
Browse roles in JACKSON- 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
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 2 roles, up to $5,000.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Laurelwood Health Care Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Laurelwood Health Care Center
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Laurelwood-Health-Care-Center-E2938035-RVW76122627.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-05-04
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Laurelwood-Health-Care-Center-RN-Or-RN-Supervisor-Reviews-EI_IE2938035.0,29_KO30,49.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2024
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Laurelwood-Health-Care-Center-Reviews-E2938035.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Laurelwood-Health-Care-Center-E2938035-RVW47633864.htm
What nurses say · as of 2021-05-29
- laurelwoodctr.com
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