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Bedford Care Centers

Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.

Bedford Care Centers operates 7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 620 certified beds; the largest presence is in Mississippi.

43% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 18.9 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $386K.

7certified facilities1 states
43%rated 1 or 2 stars overallUS: 41%
18.9citations per 100 bedsUS: 26.8
$386Kfines listed by CMS10 fines, 3 payment denials

Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.

MeasureBedford Care CentersUS
Median overall rating33
Median citations per facility1223
Median nurse hours per resident day4.23.7
Median nursing turnover53.7%44.9%
Facilities with the abuse icon11426

Rating distribution

5 stars29%
4 stars14%
3 stars14%
2 stars0%
1 star43%

States

StateFacilities
Mississippi7

Most-cited tags

TagRequirementCitations
F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.13
F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.9
F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.8
F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.6
F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.5
F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.5
F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.4
F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.4

Penalties by year

2023$263K
2024$52K
2025$71K
Fines listed by CMS against Bedford Care Centers facilities by year (partial coverage of the earliest and latest years).

Facilities

FacilityCityStateBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Bedford Care Center of HattiesburgHattiesburgMS1203431210.0—5 Mar 2026
Bedford Care Center of MendenhallMendenhallMS601132541.7$80K25 Jun 2026
Bedford Care Center of NewtonNewtonMS60554915.0—20 Nov 2025
Bedford Care Center of PetalPetalMS60554610.0$22K25 Nov 2025
Bedford Care Center of Picayuneabuse iconSFF CandidatePicayuneMS1201142621.7$39K31 Mar 2026
Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe HallHattiesburgMS804551113.8—28 Aug 2025
Marion Health and Rehab, LLCMarionMS1201142823.3$245K16 Jun 2026

Questions and answers

How many nursing homes does Bedford Care Centers operate?

7 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 620 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.

How are Bedford Care Centers facilities rated?

43% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 2 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 3. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.

Has Bedford Care Centers been fined?

CMS lists 10 fines totalling $386K and 3 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.