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HomeMississippiBedford Care Center of Marion

Bedford Care Center of Marion

6434 a Dale Dr, Marion, MS 393426012943515WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(67 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
120
certified
3 fine(s) totaling $244,855

How Bedford Care Center of Marion Compares in Mississippi

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Mississippi. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MS average
2.8/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MS average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MS average
3.8/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.10 hrs/day
MS average
4.18 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.81 hrs/day
MS average
0.64 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
88.9%
MS average
45.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Mississippi average of 2.8/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Mississippi average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.10 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.18.
Reported RN time is 0.81 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.64.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 11, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 12, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,665/mo
Mississippi median
Private Room
$8,365/mo
Mississippi median
Lauderdale County 65+
12,992
17.9% of county
County Population
72,741
Lauderdale County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Bedford Care Center of Marion is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Marion, Mississippi with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 2009. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
75.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 2009
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lauderdale
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
127.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 25, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jan 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Immediate Jeopardy

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 25, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 25, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 25, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Aug 25, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$244,855
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineNov 25, 2024
$6,370
FineNov 25, 2024
$6,371
FineOct 5, 2023
$232,114
Payment DenialOct 5, 2023
40 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.01 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.28 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.10 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.11 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
88.9%
RN Turnover
87.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BEDFORD HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 15, 2009
BEVON, NICOLE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMay 15, 2009
ESTATE OF JANET F. MCELROY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization25%Oct 13, 2020
MCELROY, MICHAEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual25%Nov 1, 2001
WORRELL, STEPHENINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 15, 2022
BEVON, JACKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2001
BEVON, NICOLECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2001
MCELROY, SONYACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 15, 2009
BEVON, NICOLECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2001
BEVON, CHARLESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2005
BEAN, LISAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 28, 2008
BEVON, CHARLESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2005
BLACKLEDGE, RICHARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 9, 2016
DONALD, CHARLOTTEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 3, 2025
GILBERT, HEATHERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 8, 2024
ROBBINS, TAMBARAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2006
RYALS, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 4, 2006
WORRELL, STEPHENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 15, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Bedford Care Center of Marion and nearby alternatives.

All Mississippi facilities
Bedford Care Center of Marion
Marion, MSCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $244,855
North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation
Meridian, MS2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Diversicare of Meridian
Meridian, MS2.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,735
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Meridian, MS2.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $42,487
Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC
Meridian, MS2.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $4,516
Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC
Meridian, MS3.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian
Meridian, MS4.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bedford Care Center of Marion
Marion, MS · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$244,855
North Pointe Health & Rehabilitation
Meridian, MS
2.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Diversicare of Meridian
Meridian, MS
2.0 mi1/51/54/5$12,735
The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Meridian, MS
2.5 mi1/51/53/5$42,487
Trend Health & Rehab of Meridian LLC
Meridian, MS
2.9 mi4/54/54/5$4,516
Poplar Springs Nursing Ctr, LLC
Meridian, MS
3.2 mi2/53/54/5None recorded
Arabella Health & Wellness of Meridian
Meridian, MS
4.9 mi4/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bedford Care Center of Marion?▾
Bedford Care Center of Marion has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Bedford Care Center of Marion cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Mississippi is $7,665/month for a semi-private room and $8,365/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Bedford Care Center of Marion participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bedford Care Center of Marion had any health inspection violations?▾
Bedford Care Center of Marion had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 12, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $244,855.
What are the staffing levels at Bedford Care Center of Marion?▾
Bedford Care Center of Marion provides 5.10 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, 1.28 LPN hours, and 3.01 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 88.9%.
How many beds does Bedford Care Center of Marion have?▾
Bedford Care Center of Marion has 120 certified beds with an average of 75.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 63% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Bedford Care Centers chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Bedford Care Center of Marion?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Mississippi. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Bedford Care Center of Marion?▾
On Google Maps, Bedford Care Center of Marion has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 67 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Bedford Care Centers

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