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Nursing homes in Newton County, Mississippi
There are 2 certified nursing homes in Newton County, Mississippi, with 120 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (49%). Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies over three cycles, 20.8 per 100 beds against 20.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $11K across 2 fines.
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.
| Measure | Newton County | Mississippi | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 202 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 49% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 20.8 | 20.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $11K | $3.7M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Care Center of Newton | Newton | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 15.0 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| J G Alexander Nursing Center | Union | 60 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 26.7 | $11K | 30 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 2 |
| F0761 | Ensure 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. | 2 |
| F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Bedford Care Centers (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Newton County, Mississippi?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 120 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Newton County have the highest CMS ratings?
Bedford Care Center of Newton (5 stars), J G Alexander Nursing Center (3 stars)
How do Newton County nursing homes compare with Mississippi?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 49% statewide; citations run at 20.8 per 100 beds against 20.8 statewide.