Occupancy rate
95%
In line with Mississippi averageMostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Nursing Home
Bedford Care Center of Petal
Bedford Care Center of Petal is nestled in the heart of Petal, Mississippi. This skilled nursing facility boasts 60 beds and finds its home in a wooded neighborhood, offering a retreat for its residents. Built with love in 2005, the home takes pride in providing wonderful amenities for both residents and their families to relish. A tailored plan of care is crafted to meet each individual’s needs, with a dedicated focus on enhancing their functionality every day.
Comprehensive services, including occupational, speech, and physical therapies, pharmacy services, and nursing and physician care, ensure residents receive the utmost attention and support, meeting nursing home requirements. Additionally, Bedford Care Center of Petal offers specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care, extending compassionate guidance to those in need, and providing counseling for memory care benefits. With a keen eye on residents’ well-being, they ensure that every aspect of their care meets the highest standards, making Bedford Care Center of Petal a haven of comfort and support.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
60
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
95%
Residents per day (avg)
53
Occupancy rate
95%
Residents per day (avg)
53
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.7M
Profit
$17.0K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8,734,255.00
Profit
$17,005.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.7M
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 27 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with Mississippi averageOccupied beds
57 / 60
Average residents
74 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Home Facility
County:
Forrest
Ownership & operating entity
Bedford Care Center of Petal is legally operated by Bedford Care Center-Petal, and administrated by LLC Kenya Darden.
Care Services
Provides Assisted Living
Offers Alzheimer's Care
Types of Care at Bedford Care Center of Petal
Skilled Nursing
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Inspection History
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.
23 visits/inspections
12 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
2 routine inspections
3 life safety inspections
Results
9 with issues
14 without issues
Show Inspection Reports
Latest inspection
Date:November 24, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
15 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
3
Mississippi average 4.4
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Total health citations
5
Citations per inspection
1.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 5 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.1
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
5 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Mar 20, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Oct 05, 2023
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Oct 05, 2023
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Oct 05, 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.
Compare Nursing Homes around Hattiesburg
The information below is reported by the Mississippi State Department of Health, Bureau of Health Facilities Licensure.
Bedford Care Center of Petal
+2%
+17%
+14%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Petal
60
27
BEDFORD HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC
93.8%
$8,693,213.00
$2,547,421.00
29.3%
53
5.4220
1
5
+2%+17%+14%
Bedford Care Center – Monroe Hall
-32%
+4%
+14%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Hattiesburg
80
14
MICHAEL E MCELROY SR ESTATE
93.9%
$10,039,200.00
$3,265,648.00
32.5%
71.10
4.7954
-
14
-32%+4%+14%
Bedford Care Center – Monroe Hall
-32%
+4%
+14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MS 39401
80
-
MICHAEL E MCELROY SR ESTATE
93.9%
$10,039,200.00
$3,265,648.00
32.5%
71.10
4.7954
-
14
-32%+4%+14%
Alden Pointe, LLC
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MS 39402
45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MS 39401
60
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Bedford Care Center of Petal
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Petal
Bed Count:
60
Operator:
BEDFORD HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC
CCN:
255149
Occupancy:
93.8%
Home Revenue:
$8,693,213.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,547,421.00
Payroll %:
29.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
53
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.4220
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+17%
+17%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Bedford Care Center – Monroe Hall
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Hattiesburg
Bed Count:
80
Operator:
MICHAEL E MCELROY SR ESTATE
CCN:
255297
Occupancy:
93.9%
Home Revenue:
$10,039,200.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,265,648.00
Payroll %:
32.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
71.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7954
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
-32%
-32%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Bedford Care Center – Monroe Hall
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
MS 39401
Bed Count:
80
Operator:
MICHAEL E MCELROY SR ESTATE
CCN:
255297
Occupancy:
93.9%
Home Revenue:
$10,039,200.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,265,648.00
Payroll %:
32.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
71.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7954
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
14
RN share vs State Avg:
-32%
-32%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Places of interest near Bedford Care Center of Petal
4 miles from city center — 2.9 miles to nearest hospital (Slocum Radson Medical Laboratories Inc)
908 S George St, Petal, MS 39465
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
137
Total Staff
52
Employees
85
Contractors
25,281
Total Hours (Quarter)
33
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 10.1 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 32 | 10 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 7.9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
115 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
11 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
9.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
26.2%
of total hours from contractors
6,624 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 19
Certified Nursing Assistant: 39
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Registered Nurse: 8
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Feeding Assistant: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Medical Director: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 30 | 39 | 69 | 12,685 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 19 | 32 | 6,206 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 8 | 13 | 2,399 | 91 | 100% | 10.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 646 | 66 | 73% | 9.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 546 | 60 | 66% | 9.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 531 | 66 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 433 | 58 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 417 | 62 | 68% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 416 | 59 | 65% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 402 | 50 | 55% | 8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 306 | 51 | 56% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 178 | 32 | 35% | 5.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 56 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 6 | 7% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 3% | 6 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
51 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (15.7%)
Medicaid
32 residents (62.7%)
Private pay or other
11 residents (21.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Active Resident Council
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.
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.
17.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
17.4
41% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 12.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
35.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
35.6
60% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 22.3
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
27.5%
30% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
47.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
47.1%
92% worse 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
32.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.0%
49% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
49% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.4%
52% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 7.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
56% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.4%
20% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 6.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
14.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
14.6%
841% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 1.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
39.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
39.3%
85% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 21.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Mississippi averageMississippi average: 97.0%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.69
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.69
92% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.44
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.36
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
4.36
51% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.88
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.6%
11% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 87.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 2.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
18% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 84.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
41.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
41.3%
48% worse than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 27.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
13.3%
13% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 15.3%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
68.6%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
68.6%
28% better than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
55.8%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
55.8%
10% 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.
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
$22K
44% lower 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.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
340% more payment denials than Mississippi averageMississippi average: 0.2
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$22K
Mississippi average
$39K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 8, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 8, 2023
$22K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Dec 8, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Dec 8, 2023
13 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Bedford Care Center of Petal based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
93.8%
↑ 1.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$17,005
↓ ~$447K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,800,082
↑ ~$247K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.2%
↓ 6.1pp vs 2022
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