Nursing Home

Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg

Overview of Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg is a skilled-nursing center located in Hattiesburg, MS. It offers long-term and short-term skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and memory care. The facility features updated common areas, a gazebo, and a dining room with a baby grand piano.
(601) 264-3709

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Mississippi average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Mississippi average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Mississippi average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Mississippi average: 2.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 25m per day

This home provides 17% more nursing time per resident than the Mississippi average.

Mississippi average: 4h 38m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Mississippi average
Occupancy rate 93.8%
Residents per day (avg) 53
Occupancy rate
93.8%
Residents per day (avg)
53

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.7M
Profit
$17.0K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8,734,255.00
Profit
$17,005.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.5M
29.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.2M
Total costs $8.7M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
71%
In line with Mississippi average
Occupied beds
86 / 120
Average residents 74 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home Facilities
County: Forrest

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 255149
Accreditations: 2017 recipient of the Silver – Achievement in Quality Award
Awards: 2017 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award

Ownership & operating entity

Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg is administrated by Lisa Fairchild.

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Memory Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Updated common areas
gazebo
raised flower gardens
manicured lawns
enclosed courtyard
large dining room
baby grand piano
fireplace
rehabilitation unit
therapy rooms

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Care Services, Clinical Team, Bedford Care Life, Resident Dining, Activities, It's Never Too Late!

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Mississippi average 4.4


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 5
Citations per inspection
1.67

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.1

0 critical citations More info Mississippi average: 1

0 serious citations More info Mississippi average: 1.1

5 moderate citations More info Mississippi average: 14.6

0 minor citations More info Mississippi average: 0.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 20, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Oct 05, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Oct 05, 2023
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 05, 2023
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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29.3%
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5/5
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1
5
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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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Bedford Care Center – Monroe Hall
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MS 39401
80
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93.9%
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32.5%
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3/5
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4/5
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1/5
-
14
-32%
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Address 7.8 miles from city center

Address Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

137
Total Staff
52
Employees
85
Contractors
25,281
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1310.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse3210 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant697.9 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
115 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
11 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
9.8hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
26.2%
of total hours from contractors
6,624 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 19 Certified Nursing Assistant: 39 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 8 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Feeding Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant30396912,68591100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse1319326,20691100%10
Registered Nurse58132,39991100%10.1
Dietitian1016466673%9.8
Administrator1015466066%9.1
Qualified Social Worker0555316673%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist0114335864%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224176268%6.5
Physical Therapy Aide0444165965%6.7
Nurse Practitioner2024025055%8
Feeding Assistant0113065156%6
Physical Therapy Assistant0221783235%5.6
Medical Director022561314%4
Occupational Therapy Aide0114367%7.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111833%6

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
51 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (15.7%)
Medicaid
32 residents (62.7%)
Private pay or other
11 residents (21.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 17.4
41% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 12.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 35.6
60% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 22.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.5%
30% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 47.1%
92% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 24.5%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 32.0%
49% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
49% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.4%
52% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 7.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
56% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.4%
20% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 6.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 14.6%
841% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 1.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 39.3%
85% worse than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 21.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 95.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 97.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.6%
11% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 87.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
18% better than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 84.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $22K
44% lower than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: $39K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer fines than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
340% more payment denials than Mississippi average

Mississippi average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $22K
Mississippi average $39K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 8, 2023
$22K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Dec 8, 2023
13 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$4,000 (individual, higher than most states).

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Caregiver of someone 60+, Mississippi resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors), Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.

$4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+, Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.

~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.

Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Mississippi SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Mississippi resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; MDES oversees.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in rural areas.