nursing home in Hattiesburg, MS
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center
298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · (601) 544-5300
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center at a glance
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center is a 60-bed for-profit nursing home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (Forrest County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Mississippi average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 14, 2025) found 0 health citations. The Mississippi average is 6.9.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $66,700.
Nursing staff turnover is 53.8% per year (state average 45.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 60
- Certified for
- Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 9, 2007
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Forrest County
- CMS Certification Number
- 25A416
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.61 hrs | 4.18 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.51 hrs | 0.64 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.79 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.08 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.8% | 45.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 55.6% | 38.5% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 22.8 | 61.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $66,700 | $17,231 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 60 | 87 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 59 | 74 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 98% | 85.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.5% | 6.3% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 39% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 26.2% | 20.5% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.8% | 19.6% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.8% | 1.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.6% | 23.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.8% | 20.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.7% | 97% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.8% | 95.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 75% | 88.5% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 3 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 11, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | H Actual harm, pattern | Corrected January 24, 2024 |
| December 28, 2023 Complaint | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | H Actual harm, pattern | Corrected January 24, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $66,700 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 28, 2023 | Fine | $66,700 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ownership data not available |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center's rating?
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Mississippi nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Mississippi average of 6.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center and how do I contact it?
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center is at 298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Phone: (601) 544-5300.
About this data
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