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HomeMississippiBedford Care Center of Picayune

Bedford Care Center of Picayune

2797 Cooper Road, Picayune, MS 394666017991616WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(34 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
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
2 fine(s) totaling $39,392

How Bedford Care Center of Picayune 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
3.95 hrs/day
MS average
4.18 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.48 hrs/day
MS average
0.64 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
49.6%
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 RN time is 0.48 hours per resident per day, below 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
13
deficiency citations
Inspected May 23, 2024
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 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
Pearl River County 65+
10,780
19.1% of county
County Population
56,351
Pearl River 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 Picayune is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Picayune, Mississippi with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 2016. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
112.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 23, 2016
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Pearl River
Last Inspection
Dec 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
360.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (26)

F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Mar 31, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Immediate Jeopardy

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0838Immediate Jeopardy

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: May 23, 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: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: 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: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Actual Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: 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: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0567Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 18, 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 18, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$39,392
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineFeb 8, 2024
$8,617
FineDec 18, 2025
$30,775

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

Nurse Aide2.45 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.02 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.48 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.95 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.66 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
49.6%
RN Turnover
28.6%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BEDFORD HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 26, 2001
BEVON, NICOLE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 26, 2001
MCELROY, MICHAEL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 1, 2001
MICHAEL E. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization13%Apr 2, 2025
JANET F. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR.INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 27, 2025
BEVON, JACKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 21, 2021
MCELROY, SONYACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 1, 2001
BEVON, JACKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 21, 2021
MCELROY, SONYACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 1, 2001
HATTIESBURG MEDICAL PARK MANAGEMENT CORP.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 13, 2015
BEVON, CHARLESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2005
MCELROY, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 8, 2021
JANET F MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO NICOLE MCELROY BEVONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 27, 2025
JANET F. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 27, 2025
MICHAEL E MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO NICOLE MCELROY BEVONADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 2, 2025
MICHAEL E. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 2, 2025
BEAN, LISAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 28, 2008
BEVON, CHARLESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2005
BLACKLEDGE, RICHARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 9, 2016
GILBERT, HEATHERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 8, 2024
KELLY, JASONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 20, 2015
RYALS, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 4, 2006

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Mississippi facilities
Bedford Care Center of Picayune
Picayune, MSCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $39,392
Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Picayune, MS1.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $34,411
Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center
Diamondhead, MS20.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Pearl River Co Nursing Home
Poplarville, MS21.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Dunbar Village Terrace
Bay Saint Louis, MS24.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,021
Pass Christian Health and Rehabiliation Center
Pass Christian, MS29.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,224
Gulfport Care Center
Gulfport, MS31.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $24,281
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bedford Care Center of Picayune
Picayune, MS · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$39,392
Picayune Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Picayune, MS
1.5 mi1/51/55/5$34,411
Memorial Woodland Village Nursing Center
Diamondhead, MS
20.1 mi2/53/52/5None recorded
Pearl River Co Nursing Home
Poplarville, MS
21.7 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Dunbar Village Terrace
Bay Saint Louis, MS
24.2 mi4/54/54/5$8,021
Pass Christian Health and Rehabiliation Center
Pass Christian, MS
29.4 mi2/53/52/5$8,224
Gulfport Care Center
Gulfport, MS
31.1 mi1/51/53/5$24,281

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 Picayune?▾
Bedford Care Center of Picayune 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 Picayune 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 Picayune participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bedford Care Center of Picayune had any health inspection violations?▾
Bedford Care Center of Picayune had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $39,392.
What are the staffing levels at Bedford Care Center of Picayune?▾
Bedford Care Center of Picayune provides 3.95 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours, 1.02 LPN hours, and 2.45 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 49.6%.
How many beds does Bedford Care Center of Picayune have?▾
Bedford Care Center of Picayune has 120 certified beds with an average of 112.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Bedford Care Centers chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Bedford Care Center of Picayune?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Mississippi, including 1 in Picayune. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Bedford Care Center of Picayune?▾
On Google Maps, Bedford Care Center of Picayune has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 34 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

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