Total health inspections
2
Mississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Mar 2024
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center
Nursing Home · Hattiesburg, MS
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center
Nursing Home · Hattiesburg, MS
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center accepts Medicaid.
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is a 60 bed nursing center dedicated to the care of individuals with memory care issues, dementia, and Alzheimer’s Disease. The center provides individualized care in a warm and loving environment to enhance resident comfort and quality of life. It features an enclosed courtyard for residents and their families to enjoy the outdoors.
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 0 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Awards2019 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award
Facility TypeNursing Home Facilities
CountyForrest
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is administrated by Tommie Carr.
Enclosed Courtyard With A Circular Walking Path
Specific ProgramsCare Services, Clinical Team, Bedford Care Life, Resident Dining
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
3
Mississippi average 16.9
Citations per inspection
1.5
Mississippi average 3.83
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
1 of 3 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 3 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1
Serious Health citations
2
2
82% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.1
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
1 moderate citation
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 07, 2024
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Mar 07, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Dec 28, 2023
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Dec 28, 2023
Corrected
Care Planning serious citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Dec 28, 2023
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Dec 28, 2023
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Financial Assistance for
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Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
98
Employees
71
Contractors
27
Staff to resident ratio
1.66:1
0% compared with Mississippi averageMississippi average ratio: 1.69:1
Avg staff/day
36
Average shift
7.8 hours
0% compared with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 8 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
25,650
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
5
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
29
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
52
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
6.1%
1,574 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 14
Licensed Practical Nurse: 7
Dietitian: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 14 | 52 | 14,224 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 7 | 29 | 6,653 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,268 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 613 | 78 | 86% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 588 | 64 | 70% | 9.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 550 | 64 | 70% | 8.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 1 | 2 | 527 | 63 | 69% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 498 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 406 | 52 | 57% | 7.8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 257 | 52 | 57% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 4 | 4% | 6.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4% | 1.6 |
52 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
29 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
86%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
70%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
57%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
57%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
4%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
13%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
3%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
4%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
59
Medicaid
59
100% of residents
Programs & Services
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.4
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 12.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.9
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 22.3
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.1%
28% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.4%
33% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 24.5%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.2%
17% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.5%
102% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
49% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 7.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
67% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.4%
35% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.5%
70% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
40.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
40.3%
90% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.8%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.7%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 97.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$67K
70% higher than Mississippi averageMississippi average: $39K
Number of fines
1
50% fewer fines than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$67K
Mississippi average
$39K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Dec 28, 2023 · $67K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 28, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 28, 2023
$67K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center
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.
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.
Is Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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