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Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
10 Medical Boulevard, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · Forrest County · (601) 264-3709
120 certified beds, about 91 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1992
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
1 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 255158 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 5, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Mississippi average is 6.8, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since February 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.89 hours per resident per day, against 4.18 across Mississippi and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.43 of those hours.
53.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Mississippi average 45.7%).
CMS links it to Bedford Care Centers, an affiliated group of 7 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
202/23
510/24
503/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 12 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
9D
2E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
March 5, 2026Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to assist a resident's representative with formulating an advance directive in a timely manner for one (1) of (18) sampled residents. Resident #4.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment when damaged paint and exposed sheetrock were observed in resident bedrooms for three (3) of (18) sampled resident rooms. Residents #1, #79 and #87.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to revise a resident's comprehensive care plan after the discontinuation of psychotropic and antidepressant medications for one (1) of two (2) residents sampled for mood and behaviors. Resident #11.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was administered an inhaler medication in accordance with professional standards and manufacturer guidelines for one (1) of three (3) inhaler medication administrations observed. Resident #38.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to properly store oxygen cylinders and post required cautionary signage related to an oxygen cylinder stored in a resident's room for one (1) of (18) sampled residents. Resident #15.
October 24, 2024Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to store reusable medical equipment in a manner to prevent the possible spread of infection as evidenced by mechanical lift batteries stored in the biohazard room on the rehabilitation hall for one (1) of two (2) biohazard storage rooms reviewed.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to accurately complete a Minimum Data Set (MDS) Discharge assessment for one (1) of nineteen (19) assessments reviewed. Resident #93. Findings Include: A review of the facility's policy titled Conducting an Accurate Resident Assessment, revised in February 2023 and October 2023, revealed: Policy: The purpose of this policy is to assure that all residents receive an accurate assessment, reflective of the resident's status at the time of the assessment, by staff qualified to assess relevant care areas. A record review of the admission Record revealed that the facility admitted Resident #93 on 09/19/24 with diagnoses including Chronic Kidney Disease. A record review of the Order Summary Report revealed Resident #93 had a Physician's Order dated 10/4/24 to discharge to home on [DATE]. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement care plan interventions for one (1) of nineteen (19) sampled residents. Resident #6. Findings Include: A review of the facility policy titled Comprehensive Care Plans, revised 8/24/22 revealed, .It is the policy of this facility to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet the resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs as identified in the resident's comprehensive assessment . [...]
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to implement individualized and culturally relevant activities to meet the interests and preferences of one (1) of two (2) Spanish-speaking residents reviewed for activities. Resident #6. Findings Include: A review of the facility's policy, Activities, dated 10/1/22, revealed, Policy: It is the policy of this facility to provide an ongoing program to support residents in their choice of activities based on the comprehensive assessment, care plan, and preferences. Facility-sponsored group, individual, and independent activities will be designed to meet the interests of each resident .Policy Interpretation and Implementation .2. Activities will be designed with the intent to .g. Reflect cultural and religious interests of the residents .4. Activities may be conducted in different ways .b. [...]
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to accurately document a resident's weight in the medical record for one (1) of 19 sampled residents.
February 16, 2023Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observations, and facility policy review the facility failed to prevent the possible spread of infection during medication preparation for one (1) of three (3) medication administration observations. A record review of the facility's policy, Administering Medications, revised 8/2/22, revealed, .Medications shall be administered in a safe .manner .Policy Interpretation and Implementation .19. Staff shall follow established facility infection control procedures . On 2/15/23 at 8:12 AM, during an observation of medication pass with License Practical Nurse #1 (LPN), she prepared medications to be administered by placing medications in a clear medication administration cup. [...]
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to post the daily staffing for public viewing on three (3) of four (4) days reviewed for staff posting. A record review of the facility's policy Posting Direct Care Daily Staffing Numbers revised 07/21/22 revealed .Our facility will post, on a daily basis for each shift, the number of nursing personnel responsible for providing direct care to residents. Policy Interpretation and Implementation 1. Within two (2) hours of the beginning of each shift, the number of Licensed Nurses (RNs, LPNs, and LVNs) (Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Licensed Vocational Nurses) and the number of unlicensed nursing personnel (CNAs) (Certified Nurse Aides) directly responsible for resident care will be posted in a prominent location (accessible to residents and visitors) .5. [...]
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 2 on October 24, 2024.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.89 | 4.18 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.43 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.39 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.29 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.7% | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 63.6% | 38.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.72 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.09 on weekdays and 3.39 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 20.3% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.16 in April to June 2025 to 3.89 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.89 | 0.43 | 4.09 | 3.39 | 20.3% | 0 of 90 | 91 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.00 | 0.41 | 4.22 | 3.43 | 12.5% | 0 of 92 | 87 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.86 | 0.37 | 4.02 | 3.45 | 10.6% | 0 of 92 | 90 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.16 | 0.48 | 4.35 | 3.68 | 9.3% | 0 of 91 | 86 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Mississippi, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.09 | 0.60 | 4.35 | 3.44 | 6.2% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.6 | 20.5 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.1 | 19.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.8 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.8 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 29.5 | 27.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.8 | 15.5 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG LLC. CMS links this home to Bedford Care Centers, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 2.9 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Health Properties, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 10/26/2001 |
| Michael E. McElroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. McElroy, Jr. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 13% | 04/02/2025 |
| Bevon, Nicole | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 11/01/2001 |
| McElroy, Michael | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 11/01/2001 |
| Bevon, Nicole | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| McElroy, Michael | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| Bevon, Jack | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| Bevon, Nicole | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| McElroy, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| McElroy, Sonya | Corporate director | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| Bevon, Jack | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| Bevon, Nicole | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| McElroy, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| McElroy, Sonya | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/20/2019 | |
| Bevon, Charles | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2005 | |
| Fairchild, Lisa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/19/2021 | |
| Gilbert, Heather | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 11/08/2024 | |
| Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/18/2025 | |
| Janet F McElroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole McElroy Bevon | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/27/2025 | |
| Janet F. McElroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. McElroy, Jr. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/27/2025 | |
| Michael E McElroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole McElroy Bevon | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/02/2025 | |
| Michael E. McElroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. McElroy, Jr. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/02/2025 | |
| Bean, Lisa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/28/2008 | |
| Bevon, Charles | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2005 | |
| Blackledge, Richard | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/09/2016 | |
| Fairchild, Lisa | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/19/2025 | |
| Gilbert, Heather | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/08/2024 | |
| McElroy, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/01/2001 | |
| Robbins, Tambara | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2006 | |
| Ryals, Jennifer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/21/2021 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 24, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.39 hours per resident per day, below the Mississippi average of 3.50.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall Hattiesburg, 1.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center Hattiesburg, 1.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Merit Health Wesley Hattiesburg, 2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Windham House of Hattiesburg Hattiesburg, 2.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit Hattiesburg, 2.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
- Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center Hattiesburg, 2.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Bedford Care Center of Petal Petal, 3.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Lumberton, 16 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 28 citations
Mississippi contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Mississippi. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Mississippi State Department of Health, Health Facilities Licensure and Certification, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Mississippi Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, MDHS Division of Aging and Adult Services, 1-888-844-0041. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: MSDH Nursing Home Search, where Mississippi publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 5, 2026. The Mississippi average is 6.8.
- Has Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg?
- CMS lists 31 owners and managers, and links the home to Bedford Care Centers. Legal business name: BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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