Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center
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.
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Occupancy
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is administered by Tommie Carr.
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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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Mississippi average is: 48.0% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Bedford Care Center of Petal | NH MC SNF | Petal | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
MS AVG
85.9
Rank
#16 / 105 | +11% | 5.15
Facility
5.15
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#25 / 116 | -7% | +11% | $22.2k
Facility
$22.2k
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#85 / 117 | 5
Facility
5
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#4 / 113 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#3 / 113 | - | 57 | - |
27
Facility
27
MS AVG
37
Rank
#186 / 282 | Bedford Health Properties, LLC | $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$8.5M
Rank
#76 / 110 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$4.1M
Rank
#81 / 110 | 47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
48%
Rank
#60 / 110 | 255149 | ||||
| Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | NH SNF | Hattiesburg (Parkhaven) | 29
Facility
29
MS AVG
70
Rank
#218 / 265 |
97.6%
Facility
97.6%
MS AVG
85.9
Rank
#4 / 105 | +14% | 8.60
Facility
8.60
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#2 / 116 | +89% | +86% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 3
Facility
3
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#2 / 113 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 113 | - | 28 | - |
67
Facility
67
MS AVG
37
Rank
#19 / 282 | - | - | - | - | 255335 | ||||
| Windham House of Hattiesburg | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Hattiesburg | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
94.8%
Facility
94.8%
MS AVG
85.9
Rank
#19 / 105 | +10% | 4.55
Facility
4.55
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#50 / 116 | +50% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 12
Facility
12
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#31 / 113 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#62 / 113 | - | 57 | - |
5
Facility
5
MS AVG
37
Rank
#268 / 282 | Fallon Deffes | $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$8.5M
Rank
#77 / 110 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$4.1M
Rank
#71 / 110 | 51.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
48%
Rank
#35 / 110 | 255265 | ||||
| Bedford Care Center – Monroe Hall | NH SNF | Hattiesburg | 80
Facility
80
MS AVG
70
Rank
#97 / 265 |
95.1%
Facility
95.1%
MS AVG
85.9
Rank
#15 / 105 | +11% | 4.66
Facility
4.66
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#46 / 116 | -38% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#1 / 117 | 14
Facility
14
MS AVG
16.9
Rank
#40 / 113 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
MS AVG
3.8
Rank
#18 / 113 | - | 76 | - | - | Michael E Mcelroy Sr. Estate | $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$8.5M
Rank
#54 / 110 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
$4.1M
Rank
#53 / 110 | 48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MS AVG
48%
Rank
#52 / 110 | 255297 | ||||
| Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center | NH MC SNF | Hattiesburg | 60
Facility
60
MS AVG
70
Rank
#121 / 265 |
98.0%
Facility
98.0%
MS AVG
85.9
Rank
#3 / 105 | +14% | 6.19
Facility
6.19
MS AVG
4.63
Rank
#7 / 116 | - | +34% | $66.7k
Facility
$66.7k
MS AVG
$40.1k
Rank
#104 / 117 | - | - | - | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 25A416 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center
What is the occupancy rate at Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center?
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center's occupancy is 98%.
Are pets allowed at Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center?
No, Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center has a no-pet policy.
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.
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