Inspection Reports for Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg

The State Agency conducted complaint investigations related to facility construction environment and a resident fall during the period from 11/24/2025 through 11/25/2025.

The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements, and no deficiencies were cited during the investigation.

Complaint investigations MS #2587291 and MS #2613605 were conducted; MS #2587291 related to environment during facility construction and MS #2613605 related to a fall. No deficiencies were cited.

The State Agency conducted complaint investigations related to facility construction environment and a resident fall at Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg from 11/24/2025 through 11/25/2025.

The facility was found to be in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and state licensure requirements. No deficiencies were cited.

Complaint investigations MS #2587291 and MS #2613605 were conducted; MS #2587291 related to environment during facility construction and MS #2613605 related to a fall. Both complaints were investigated with no deficiencies found.

The State Agency conducted a complaint investigation related to disrespectful treatment and poor nursing care at the facility.

The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, and no deficiencies were cited during the investigation.

Complaint Investigation (CI), MS #28551, related to disrespectful treatment and poor nursing care; no deficiencies cited.

The State Agency conducted a desk review of information related to the annual survey completed on 2024-10-24 to confirm compliance with Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm.

The facility was found to be in compliance with the Minimum Standards of Operation, and the State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 2024-11-21.

The State Agency conducted a desk review related to the annual survey completed on 2024-10-24 to verify corrective measures and compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.

The facility provided information confirming corrective actions were taken to address deficiencies, and the State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 2024-11-21.

The State Agency conducted a desk review related to the annual survey conducted on 2024-10-23 to verify corrective measures and compliance with the Life Safety Code.

The facility provided information confirming corrective actions were taken to address deficient practices, sustaining compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code. The State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 2024-11-21.

The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey at the facility from 10/21/2024 through 10/24/2024 to determine compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements.

The facility was found not in compliance with several requirements including accuracy of assessments, comprehensive care plan implementation, activities meeting resident interests and needs, resident records accuracy, and infection prevention and control. Deficiencies were cited related to inaccurate MDS discharge assessment, failure to implement care plan interventions, lack of culturally relevant activities, inaccurate resident weight documentation, and improper storage of reusable medical equipment.

The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey at Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg from 10/21/2024 through 10/24/2024 to assess compliance with Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and state licensure requirements.

The facility was found not in compliance with standards related to individualized and culturally relevant activity programs for residents, specifically failing to meet the needs of a Spanish-speaking resident. Additionally, the facility failed to properly store reusable medical equipment, specifically mechanical lift batteries, in a manner that prevents infection transmission.

The survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements.

The facility met all applicable emergency preparedness requirements and no deficiencies were cited during the survey.

The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), focusing on hazardous areas enclosure and essential electrical systems.

The facility failed to properly protect hazardous areas from smoke passage due to unsealed openings in the Water Heater Room, and failed to provide a remote manual stop station for the emergency generator as required by NFPA 110. Both deficiencies were acknowledged by the Administrator and Maintenance Supervisor.

The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with the Life Safety Code, specifically regarding the presence of a remote manual stop station for the facility's generator.

The facility failed to provide a remote manual stop station for the generator as required by NFPA 110 section 5.6.5.6, affecting all residents on the day of the survey. The deficiency was acknowledged by the Administrator and Maintenance Supervisor.

The survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with emergency preparedness requirements.

The facility met all applicable Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements with no deficiencies cited.

The State Agency conducted a desk review related to the annual survey conducted on 10/23/24 to verify the facility's compliance with the Life Safety Code.

The facility provided information confirming corrective measures were implemented to address deficient practices and sustain compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code. The State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 11/21/24.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI), MS #24619, related to rehabilitation services, neglect, pressure sores, and not being turned.

The facility was found to be in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm, state licensure requirements, and no citations were written.

Complaint Investigation MS #24619 was substantiated with no citations written after investigation of rehabilitation services, neglect, pressure sores, and not being turned.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI), MS #24619, related to rehabilitation services, neglect, pressure sores, and not being turned.

During the survey, the State Agency determined the facility was in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements and no deficiencies were cited.

Complaint Investigation MS #24619 was investigated related to rehabilitation services, neglect, pressure sores, and not being turned. No deficiencies were found.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation at the facility from 7/31/23 through 8/2/23 related to pharmaceutical services, resident neglect, misappropriation of property, residents left wet for extended periods, call light not answered, resident assessment, and facility cleanliness.

During the survey, the State Agency determined the facility was in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and state licensure requirements. There were no deficiencies cited.

Complaint Investigation MS #21496 and MS #22189 were investigated with no deficiencies cited.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation from 7/31/23 through 8/2/23 related to pharmaceutical services, neglect, misappropriation of property, resident left wet for extended periods, call light not answered, resident assessment, and facility cleanliness.

During the survey, the State Agency determined the facility was in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements and no deficiencies were cited.

The complaint investigation involved two cases: MS #21496 concerning pharmaceutical services, neglect, and misappropriation of property; and MS #22189 regarding resident care issues and facility cleanliness. Both complaints were investigated with no deficiencies found.

The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the NHSN during a seven-day period from 05/29/2023 to 06/04/2023 as required by regulation, which has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to all residents.

The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the NHSN during a seven-day period from 04/24/2023 to 04/30/2023 as required by regulation, which has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to residents.

The survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

The facility met the applicable provisions of the 2012 Edition of the Life Safety Code, and no LSC deficiencies were cited during this survey.

The survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with Federal, State, and local emergency preparedness requirements.

The facility met all applicable emergency preparedness requirements with no deficiencies cited.

The State Survey Agency conducted an annual recertification survey at the facility from 02/13/2023 to 02/16/2023 to assess compliance with Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm and state licensure requirements.

The facility was found to be in compliance with all applicable standards and no deficiencies were cited during the survey.

The State Survey Agency conducted an annual recertification survey at the facility from 02/13/2023 to 02/16/2023 to assess compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements.

The facility was found not in compliance with requirements related to nurse staffing information posting and infection prevention and control practices, specifically during medication preparation.

The State Agency conducted a desk review of information related to the annual survey completed on 02/16/23 to confirm compliance with Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm.

The facility was found to be in compliance with the Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm based on the desk review.

The State Agency conducted a desk review related to the annual survey completed on 02/16/23 to verify corrective measures and compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.

The facility provided information confirming that measures were put in place to correct deficient practices and sustain compliance. The State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 03/16/23.

The facility was surveyed for compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the CDC's NHSN during a seven-day period from 12/12/2022 to 12/18/2022 as required by regulation, which has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to residents.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI), MS #19588 at the facility on 11/02/22.

The facility was found to be in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm, state licensure requirement. The complaint regarding pests and rehabilitation services was not substantiated and no deficiencies were cited.

Complaint MS #19588 was investigated and not substantiated for pests in the facility and rehabilitation services.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI MS #19588) at the facility on 11/02/2022 related to pests in the facility and rehabilitation services.

The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements. The complaint regarding pests and rehabilitation services was not substantiated, and no deficiencies were cited.

Complaint Investigation (CI MS #19588) was not substantiated for pests in the facility and rehabilitation services.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation (CI), MS #19588 at the facility on 11/02/22.

The facility was found to be in compliance with the Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm, state licensure requirements. The complaint regarding pests and rehabilitation services was not substantiated and no deficiencies were cited.

Complaint MS #19588 was investigated and not substantiated for pests in the facility and rehabilitation services.

The State Agency conducted a desk review related to a complaint survey that was conducted on 2022-03-25.

The information provided by the facility confirmed compliance with the Minimum Standards of Operation for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm. The facility was recommended to be placed back in compliance effective 2022-04-20.

The complaint survey conducted on 2022-03-25 was reviewed and found the facility in compliance.

The State Agency conducted a desk review related to a complaint survey conducted on 2022-03-25 to verify corrective measures taken by the facility.

The facility provided information confirming that corrective measures were implemented to address the deficient practice and sustain compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements. The State Agency recommended the facility be placed back in compliance effective 2022-04-20.

The visit was related to a complaint survey conducted on 2022-03-25. The facility's corrective actions were reviewed and found satisfactory, leading to a recommendation of compliance.

The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with COVID-19 reporting requirements to the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN).

The facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the CDC's NHSN during a seven-day period from 03/21/2022 to 03/27/2022, as required by regulation. This failure to report has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to all residents.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation at Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg from March 22, 2022 through March 25, 2022, triggered by multiple complaints regarding baths not given, medications not given, inappropriate discharge, and food preferences and availability.

The facility was found not in compliance with Mississippi Regulations Minimum Standards for Institutions for the Aged or Infirm. One complaint was substantiated for failure to provide baths as scheduled, specifically one resident did not receive showers at least three times a week as required. Other complaints regarding medications, discharge, and food were not substantiated.

Complaint Investigation MS #18462, MS #18498, MS #18597, and MS #18603. MS #18597 was substantiated for baths not given. MS #18603 was not substantiated for medications not given. MS #18462 was not substantiated for inappropriate discharge. MS #18498 was not substantiated for food preferences, insufficient food, and snacks not offered at night.

The State Agency conducted a Complaint Investigation at the facility from March 22 through March 25, 2022, triggered by multiple complaint survey numbers related to bathing, medication administration, discharge, and food service.

The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements. One complaint (MS #18597) was substantiated for failure to provide baths as scheduled, resulting in a cited deficiency (F677). Other complaints regarding medications, discharge, and food preferences were not substantiated.

Complaint Investigation included MS #18462, MS #18498, MS #18597, and MS #18603. MS #18597 was substantiated for baths not given. MS #18603, MS #18462, and MS #18498 were not substantiated.

A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey along with a complaint investigation (CI #17130, CI #16846, CI #16868, CI #16799) was conducted by the State Agency.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations and implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19. All complaint investigations were unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited related to quality of care, resident neglect, or safety.

Four complaint investigations (CI #16799, CI #16846, CI #16868, CI #17130) were unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited for issues including pressure sore precautions, resident neglect, assessment/monitoring, grooming, staffing, and resident safety/falls.

A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 related to E-0024 (b)(6).

A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 related to E-0024 (b)(6).

A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey along with a complaint investigation (CI #17130, CI #16846, CI #16868, CI #16799) was conducted by the State Agency.

The facility was found to be in compliance with infection control regulations and implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19. All complaint investigations were unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.

Four complaint investigations (CI #17130, CI #16846, CI #16868, CI #16799) were conducted and all were unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited related to quality of care, resident neglect, facility staffing, or resident safety.

A Covid-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted by the State Agency to assess compliance with infection control regulations and preparedness for COVID-19.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.

A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on 6/23/2020.

The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 related to E-0024 (b)(6).

The State Survey Agency conducted a complaint investigation on 3/16/2020 regarding verbal abuse allegations.

The investigation was unsubstantiated for verbal abuse with no deficiencies cited. The facility was found to be in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.

Complaint investigation was unsubstantiated for verbal abuse.

The State Agency conducted a complaint investigation related to Residents' Rights concerning resident code status.

The complaint was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited, and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.

Complaint investigation was unsubstantiated for Residents Right related to resident code status with no deficiencies cited.

The State Agency conducted a complaint investigation related to Quality of Care concerning Facility Staffing and Neglect related to Medication.

The investigation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited. The facility was determined to be in substantial compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements.

Complaint investigation was unsubstantiated for Quality of Care related to Facility Staffing and Neglect related to Medication with no deficiencies cited.

The State Agency conducted an annual recertification survey from 9/23/19 through 9/26/19 to determine compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements of participation.

The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, citing deficiencies related to residents' awareness of survey results posting and infection prevention and control practices during medication administration.

The annual recertification survey was conducted from 9/23/19 through 9/26/19 to determine compliance with Mississippi Regulations for Minimum Standards for Institutions for Aged or Infirm.

The facility was found not in compliance with residents' rights regulations, specifically failing to ensure residents were aware of the location and availability of the most recent survey results. Survey results were posted but not adequately communicated to residents, as four of five residents interviewed did not know where the results were located.

A complaint investigation was conducted at the facility.

The investigation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.

The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.

The State Agency conducted a partial extended survey for Complaint Investigation (CI) MS #15548 from 11/26/18 to 12/4/18, substantiating the complaint for elopement but not other quality of care concerns.

The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, citing regulatory deficiencies including an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) and Substandard Quality of Care (SQC) related to failure to provide adequate supervision and follow the care plan for a confused, demented resident with a history of exit-seeking behavior, resulting in elopement.

The complaint investigation substantiated the elopement of Resident #4, a confused and demented resident with a history of exit-seeking behavior. The facility failed to provide adequate supervision and failed to report the elopement to the State Agency. Immediate Jeopardy was identified and later removed after corrective actions were implemented.

The State Agency conducted a recertification survey from 08/13/18 through 08/16/18 to determine compliance with Medicare and Medicaid Requirements for Participation.

The facility was found not in compliance with Medicare and Medicaid requirements, citing deficiencies related to resident rights and dignity, comprehensive care planning, pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, and infection control practices.

The State Agency conducted a recertification survey from 08/13/18 to 08/16/18 to determine compliance with the Minimum Standards for The Institutions For The Aged And Infirm.

The facility was found not in compliance with state statute M615 related to pressure sores. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #22's right to receive care to prevent a pressure ulcer, as evidenced by failure to follow the comprehensive care plan related to pressure ulcers.

The State Agency conducted a complaint survey initiated on 2018-01-14 but was aborted due to an influenza outbreak. The survey continued on 2018-02-05 and concluded on 2018-02-06 to investigate compliance with State Licensure Regulations following a complaint (MS#14952).

The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision to prevent accidents, specifically for Resident #1 who eloped from the facility on 2017-12-31. The resident left the facility unnoticed despite wearing a wanderguard that did not activate. The facility identified issues with door locking mechanisms and staff supervision, and implemented corrective actions including disabling remote door unlocking and increased staff training and monitoring.

Complaint survey MS#14952 was initiated due to an elopement incident involving Resident #1 on 2017-12-31. The resident left the facility unnoticed, wearing a wanderguard that failed to activate. The resident was found within 30 minutes and sent to the emergency room for evaluation. The complaint was substantiated with findings of inadequate supervision and door security.

A complaint survey was initiated due to a complaint regarding elopement. The survey was conducted to investigate the complaint and assess compliance with Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements.

The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision to prevent accidents for a resident at risk for elopement, resulting in the resident leaving the facility unsupervised. The wanderguard alarm did not activate, and the exit door locking mechanism failed. The resident was found and returned with no new injuries. The facility implemented corrective actions including disabling remote door unlocking, staff training, door inspections, and replacement of entrance and exit doors.

The complaint survey was substantiated for elopement. Resident #1 left the facility without staff knowledge on 12/31/17, wearing a wanderguard that did not alarm. The resident was found within 30 minutes and sent to the emergency room for evaluation of a head injury, which was determined to be an old injury. The facility's investigation revealed door locking failures and inadequate supervision.