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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg is a nursing home care facility hidden behind Forest General Hospital. This home boasts a 120-bed skilled nursing center, where residents can relish in the splendid common areas. Gardens adorned with a grand gazebo, flower beds, and manicured lawns create a captivating ambiance for all to enjoy. With meticulous maintenance and an enclosed courtyard, the facility exudes a peaceful atmosphere, reflecting exceptional nursing home quality measures.
Beyond the tranquil surroundings, Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg takes pride in its top-notch rehabilitation unit. Here, an aggressive therapy program is offered in well-equipped rooms, ensuring residents receive the care and support on their path to recovery. This esteemed community has earned recognition for its unwavering dedication to enhancing lives, earning multiple prestigious awards for its outstanding commitment to resident well-being.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 46th out of 100 homes in Mississippi.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 22m per day | ▼ 42% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 18m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 1h 5m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 11m per day | ▼ 12% State avg: 2h 29m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 3h 41m per day | ▲ 5% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 2m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 19m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 22m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
50% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #26 / 101Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 101 homes in Mississippi.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Mississippi average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Lower than the Mississippi average: 82.3%Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg is administrated by Lisa Fairchild.
In Mississippi, the State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure conducts unannounced surveys to monitor facility compliance with health, safety, and resident rights laws.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Mississippi state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | MS Average | vs. MS Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 42 | 45 | This facility has 7% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Mississippi nursing home (42 vs. MS avg 45).↓ 7% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 5.3 | 5.6 | This facility has 5% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Mississippi nursing home (5.3 vs. MS avg 5.6).↓ 5% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspections on November 25, 2025, found no deficiencies during complaint investigations related to facility construction and a resident fall. Earlier inspections showed a mixed record, with the facility addressing prior deficiencies related to resident assessments, care planning, culturally relevant activities, infection control, and Life Safety Code compliance. Main themes of past deficiencies included incomplete resident assessments, failure to implement individualized care plans and activities, infection prevention issues, and Life Safety Code violations such as unsealed hazardous areas and missing emergency generator controls. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated complaint in 2022 for failure to provide scheduled baths, but no fines, immediate jeopardy, or license actions were noted in recent reports. The facility appears to have made improvements since 2024, resolving earlier cited deficiencies and maintaining compliance in the most recent reviews.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Mississippi average 16.9
Mississippi average 3.83
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 9 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1
0
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.1
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Oct 24, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Oct 24, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Oct 24, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Oct 24, 2024
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.
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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3.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Hattiesburg's city center to Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.11 miles to nearest hospital (Forrest General Cancer Center)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
20% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average ratio: 1.69:1
5% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 8 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
6,347 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 38 | 102 | 18,450 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 31 | 11 | 42 | 10,285 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 3 | 12 | 3,292 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 7 | 7 | 931 | 69 | 76% | 7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 924 | 76 | 84% | 6.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 7 | 7 | 760 | 65 | 71% | 6.4 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 757 | 68 | 75% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 750 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 518 | 61 | 67% | 8.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 494 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 301 | 55 | 60% | 4.9 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 198 | 33 | 36% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 76 | 26 | 29% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 63 | 10 | 11% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 6 | 7% | 5.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 15 | 16% | 1.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 3 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
95Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.6
18% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 12.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.1
8% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 22.3
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.5%
13% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.2%
15% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 24.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.6%
19% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
45% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.8%
38% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 7.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
45% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
14.6%
134% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
2.3%
49% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.1%
43% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 95.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.7%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 97.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.88
18% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.44
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.55
11% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.88
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.0%
13% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 87.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.0%
18% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.0%
5% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 84.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.8%
8% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 27.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.2%
46% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 15.3%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.9%
19% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
37.0%
31% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.4%
7% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
92% lower than Mississippi averageMississippi average: $39K
50% fewer fines than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.0
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
| Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg |
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).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hattiesburg (Medical Boulevard) | 120 | 71.3% | -13% | 4.53 | -33% | -2% | 1 | 9 | 3.0 | - | 86 | 54 | - | $12.9M | $4.1M | 31.9% | 255158 | ||||
| Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center | - |
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).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hattiesburg | 60 | - | - | - | - | - | - | -45% | - | 0 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | - | 0 | - | - | - | - | 25A416 |
Historical financial and operational data for Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg is in the Medical Boulevard neighborhood of Hattiesburg.
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg's occupancy is 73%.
Lisa Fairchild is the administrator of Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg.
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg has 120 beds.
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