Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Hattiesburg, MS
CMS overall rating
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Hattiesburg, MS
CMS overall rating
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center accepts Medicaid.
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is a 60-bed memory care nursing facility at 298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi. Tommie Carr administers the facility, which serves exclusively Medicaid residents with memory impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Staffing composition matches the Mississippi average at a ratio of 1.66:1, with 5 registered nurses working 9-hour shifts, 29 licensed practical nurses at 7.2-hour shifts, and 52 certified nursing assistants working 8-hour shifts. Contractors account for 6.1% of total staffing. A registered nurse director of nursing and clinical nurse specialist are employed.
The facility faced serious regulatory actions in December 2023. Two serious citations were issued for abuse and neglect and for deficient care planning. These violations resulted in a federal civil money penalty of $67,000, substantially exceeding the Mississippi state average fine of $39,000. A moderate nutrition citation was corrected in March 2024.
Quality measures reveal stark clinical contradictions. Falls with major injury occur in 6.5% of long-stay residents, double the state average of 3.2%, raising direct questions about fall prevention and safety protocols. Antipsychotic medication use reaches 40.3%, nearly double the state average of 21.2%, a rate 90% worse than state benchmarks. Residents experiencing worsening daily activity needs total 27.1%, 28% worse than state.
Weight loss occurs in 8.4%, 35% worse than state. Depression symptoms are extremely rare at 0.5%, and urinary tract infection rates are low at 0.9%, both substantially better than state averages. Pressure ulcer rates of 3.6% are 49% better than state.
The facility maintains high occupancy of 59 residents in a 60-bed facility and exclusively accepts Medicaid payment. It is located 7.8 miles from Hattiesburg city center. Amenities include an enclosed courtyard with walking path. The facility received a 2019 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award.
Families evaluating Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center should address the December 2023 serious citations directly, and verify documentation of the $67K federal penalty outcome.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 17th out of 117 homes in Mississippi for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 17th out of 117 homes in Mississippi for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 32m per day
Rank #17 / 117Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 117 homes in Mississippi. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 117 Mississippi facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Mississippi avg
+19%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +16% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 9m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 3h 34m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
60-bed community Rank #122 / 267Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 122nd out of 267 homes in Mississippi. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #294 / 319Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 294th out of 319 homes in Mississippi. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Mississippi that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
2019 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award
Facility TypeNursing Home Facilities
CountyForrest
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is administered by Tommie Carr.
Enclosed Courtyard With A Circular Walking Path
Specific ProgramsClinical Team, Bedford Care Life, Resident Dining
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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7.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hattiesburg's city center to Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
| Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | NH AL MC | Hattiesburg (Parkhaven) | 29
Facility
29
MS AVG
70
Rank
#219 / 267 | - | - | 8.64
Facility
8.64
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#1 / 117 | +89% | +87% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 121 | 3
Facility
3
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#2 / 120 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 120 | - | 27 | - |
67
Facility
67
MS AVG
33
Rank
#19 / 319 | - | - | - | - | 255335 | ||||
| Bedford Care Center of Petal | NH AL | Petal | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#122 / 267 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
MS AVG
82.3%
Rank
#18 / 121 | +15% | 5.42
Facility
5.42
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#18 / 117 | -7% | +17% | $22.2k
Facility
$22.2k
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#88 / 121 | 5
Facility
5
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#5 / 120 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#4 / 120 | - | 55 | - |
27
Facility
27
MS AVG
33
Rank
#188 / 319 | Bedford Health Properties, LLC | $6.6M
Facility
$6.6M
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#62 / 113 | $3.1M
Facility
$3.1M
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#78 / 113 | 47.4%
Facility
47.4%
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#78 / 113 | 255149 | ||||
| Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center | NH MC NC | Hattiesburg | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#122 / 267 | - | - | 5.53
Facility
5.53
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#17 / 117 | - | +19% | $66.7k
Facility
$66.7k
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#108 / 121 | -
Facility
-
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#2 / 120 | -
Facility
-
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#3 / 120 | - | 56 | - |
0
Facility
0
MS AVG
33
Rank
#294 / 319 | - | - | - | - | 25A416 | ||||
| Hattiesburg Health & Rehab | NH MC | Hattiesburg (Bay Street) | 184
Facility
184
MS AVG
70
Rank
#2 / 267 |
78.8%
Facility
78.8%
MS AVG
82.3%
Rank
#82 / 121 | -4% | 4.79
Facility
4.79
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#38 / 117 | -19% | +3% | $8.0k
Facility
$8.0k
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#57 / 121 | 14
Facility
14
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#43 / 120 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#48 / 120 | 1 | 143 | - |
57
Facility
57
MS AVG
33
Rank
#43 / 319 | Mohp, LLC | $15.1M
Facility
$15.1M
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#4 / 113 | $8.6M
Facility
$8.6M
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#4 / 113 | 56.9%
Facility
56.9%
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#48 / 113 | 255321 | ||||
| Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg | NH AL | Hattiesburg (Medical Boulevard) | 100
Facility
100
MS AVG
70
Rank
#68 / 267 |
88.0%
Facility
88.0%
MS AVG
82.3%
Rank
#54 / 121 | +7% | 4.53
Facility
4.53
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#57 / 117 | -23% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 121 | 9
Facility
9
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#14 / 120 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#23 / 120 | - | 87 | - |
54
Facility
54
MS AVG
33
Rank
#61 / 319 | Lisa Fairchild | $10.8M
Facility
$10.8M
MS AVG
$9.6M
Rank
#21 / 113 | $5.0M
Facility
$5.0M
MS AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#14 / 113 | 46.4%
Facility
46.4%
MS AVG
37.9%
Rank
#46 / 113 | 255158 |
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Mississippi
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Mississippi.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center
Does Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is registered as a for-profit in MS.
Who is the administrator of Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center?
Tommie Carr is the administrator of Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center.
How many beds does Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center have?
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center has 60 beds.
Are there photos of Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center?
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is located at 298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401.
What is the phone number of Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center?
(601) 544-5300 will put you in contact with the team at Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center.
What county is Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center located in?
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is in Forrest County.
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