Bedford Care Center of Petal
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Petal, MS
ALM Inspection Grade B+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 5 points above the Mississippi average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Bedford Care Center of Petal

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Petal, MS
ALM Inspection Grade B+ Info ALM's inspection grade is 88 / 100, a B+ — 5 points above the Mississippi average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Bedford Care Center of Petal accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Bedford Care Center of Petal accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Bedford Care Center of Petal

In Petal, MS, Bedford Care Center of Petal is a nursing home with skilled nursing and memory care. Skilled nursing puts licensed nursing care on the premises. Memory care brings supervision for a resident living with dementia. The combination benefits an individual who requires both cognitive assistance and continuous nursing care.

The home has 60 beds, divided into individual rooms and spaces for two residents to share. Every resident gets an average of 3 hours and 56 minutes of nursing care daily.

The charge may be billed to Medicaid, Medicare, or private pay. Medicaid is the option when a family’s funds might deplete during an extended stay, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care following a hospital discharge, not for long-term living. Private pay refers to individual finances.

Residents have the option to relax in the courtyard or on the porch, and the bistro or café available on-site is one more place to eat. The list of activities includes exercise sessions, range-of-motion exercises, gardening, arts and crafts, musical programs, and community gatherings. Charlotte Donald manages the home for Bedford Care Center-Petal LLC, its operator.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▲ 43.3% Above MS avg. ▲ 43.3% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 76.3% Above MS avg. ▲ 76.3% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 73.6% Below MS avg. ▼ 73.6% Below MS avg.MS average: 3.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 31.0% Above MS avg. ▲ 31.0% Above MS avg.MS average: 2.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 24th out of 113 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↓ 19% · MS 4h 51mThis facility: 3h 56m per resident per day, 19% below the Mississippi average of 4h 51m (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #24 / 113Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 24th out of 113 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Mississippi average, with a ranking across 113 Mississippi facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 56m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +135% above Mississippi average

5 of 6 metrics below Mississippi average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant45469113,03392100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse189277,35192100%9.9
Registered Nurse85132,68592100%9.8
Dietitian1015456065%9.1
Administrator1015226065%8.7
Qualified Social Worker0554776874%7
Nurse Practitioner1014685257%9
Speech Language Pathologist0114446166%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0224176368%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223375155%6.6
Physical Therapy Aide0112484347%5.8
Feeding Assistant0112204448%5
Medical Director022561314%4
Occupational Therapy Aide01145910%5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112255%4.3
91 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
27 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
13 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
1 Dietitian
Coverage 65%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 60 Rank #67 / 124Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 67th out of 124 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Mississippi facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #86 / 122Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 86th out of 122 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Mississippi facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
27 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #33 / 116Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 33rd out of 116 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Mississippi average, with its Statewide rank out of 116. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
91.7% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 55 residents and 60 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jul 2026)

Higher than the Mississippi average: 86.7%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
189 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
CountyForrest

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bedford Care Center of Petal is legally operated by Bedford Care Center-Petal LLC, and administered by Charlotte Donald.

Ownership TypeProprietary

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council
Family Council

Therapy & Rehabilitation

4 services
Range of Motion Exercises
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Occupational Therapy

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Physician Services
Nutritional Services with Certified Dietary Managers

Additional Services

1 service
Laundry & Linen

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Porch
Flexible Visiting Hours
Spacious Dining and Day Rooms
Emergency Call System
Beauty Salon
Activities
Exercise Classes
Arts and Crafts
Community Events Participation
Gardening
Games
Music Programs

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Bedford Care Center of Petal.
  • Bistro / café on site.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room Semi-Private / Shared Room

Contact Bedford Care Center of Petal

Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2021 · 5 years of data · Last health inspection Nov 2025

ALM Inspection Grade

88 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

5 points above the Mississippi average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Strong

13 severity-weighted points (6 deficiencies) · 4× lower than the typical CMS-certified MS facility (median: 50)

Enforcement Typical

$22,198 in fines · 2 enforcement actions

Persistence Concern

39 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified MS facility (median: 33)

Inspection grade: 88 out of 100, letter grade B+.
Total health inspections
4 ↓ 15% · MS 4.7This facility: 4, 15% below the Mississippi average of 4.7 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
6 Rank #7 / 114Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 7th out of 114 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Mississippi State average, with a ranking across all 114 MS facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 67% · MS 18.1This facility: 6, 67% below the Mississippi average of 18.1 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
1.5 Rank #4 / 114Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 114 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Mississippi mean across 114 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 61% · MS 3.83This facility: 1.5, 61% below the Mississippi average of 3.83 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
83% corrected 5 of 6 citations corrected · 1 still open
Bar = mix of this home's 6 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected · full color = still open

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · MS 0.9This facility: 0, 100% below the Mississippi average of 0.9 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
0 ↓ 100% · MS 1.2This facility: 0, 100% below the Mississippi average of 1.2 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
6 ↓ 62% · MS 15.7This facility: 6, 62% below the Mississippi average of 15.7 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
83% corrected · 1 open No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · MS 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the Mississippi average of 0.3 (among Mississippi facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Nov 25, 2025 · 1 citation (Resident Rights, moderate), not yet corrected

Most cited category: Infection Control, 2 of 6 citations · 5 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Nov 25, 2025 1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation
Mar 20, 2025 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Oct 05, 2023 3 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Feb 04, 2021 1 citation
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 6 citations
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (33%)
Resident Rights 1 deficiency (17%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 1 deficiency (17%)
Quality of Life & Care 1 deficiency (17%)
Nutrition & Dietary 1 deficiency (17%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

5 of 6 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 6 resulted from complaint investigations.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

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.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About 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 Aug 2026

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Latest: Dec 8, 2023 · $22,198 civil money penalty

1 fine · 1 payment denial
Dec 8, 2023 · $22,198 civil money penalty Dec 8, 2023 · 13-day payment denial
Total fines
$22,198 ↓ 34% · MS $34KThis facility: $22,198, 34% below the Mississippi average of $33,848. Average among the 110 Mississippi facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #90 / 115Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 90th out of 115 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Mississippi average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 115 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
1 ↓ 51% · MS 2.05This facility: 1, 51% below the Mississippi average of 2.05. Average among the 110 Mississippi facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1 13 days ↑ 400% · MS 0.2This facility: 1, 400% above the Mississippi average of 0.2. Average among the 110 Mississippi facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Mississippi average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 1 / 5 Significantly below average ↓ 50% · MS 2.0This facility: 1.0, 50% below the MS average of 2.0 (among MS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 4 / 5 Above average ↑ 107% · MS 1.9This facility: 4.0, 107% above the MS average of 1.9 (among MS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 15.0 Score · lower is better ↑ 36% · MS 11.1This facility: 15.0, 36% above the MS average of 11.1 (among MS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 28.8 Score · lower is better ↑ 42% · MS 20.2This facility: 28.8, 42% above the MS average of 20.2 (among MS facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 3 better, 7 worse, 2 near MS average, 1 without a benchmark

8 short-stay measures: 4 better, 1 worse, 3 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Bedford Care Center of Petal’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 108 Mississippi nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Losing money on care, and more than last year

−3.4% operating margin

−3.1 pts vs prior year

An operating loss in 5 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($0.0M) trims the net loss to −$0.2M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.

Does it invest in staff?

Payroll in line with Mississippi homes

48.6% payroll share of revenue

MS average 49.5%Rank #43 / 108Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 43rd out of 108 nursing homes we track in Mississippi for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Mississippi average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Mississippi that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll rose $0.1M while revenue fell $0.0M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Resident snapshot
51 residents · Jun 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 8 · 16%
Medicaid 32 · 63%
Private pay & other 11 · 22%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Typical stay

Medicare 1 - 2 months Medicaid 11 years Private pay & other 1 - 2 months

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Petal's city center to Bedford Care Center of Petal's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
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.
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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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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Bedford Care Center of Petal ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Petal
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 88
Rank #67 / 124
B+
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
MS AVG 86.7%
Rank #33 / 116
+6%
3.94
Facility 3.94
MS AVG 4.85
Rank #24 / 113
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -7%-19%
$22.2k
Facility $22.2k
MS AVG $32.8k
Rank #90 / 115
6
Facility 6
MS AVG 18.1
Rank #7 / 114
1.5
Facility 1.5
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #4 / 114
-55-
27
Facility 27
MS AVG 39
Rank #86 / 122
Bedford Care Center-Petal LLC
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MS AVG $9.0M
Rank #84 / 108
$3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MS AVG $4.3M
Rank #83 / 108
48.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 48.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MS AVG 49.5%
Rank #43 / 108
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Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Hattiesburg (Parkhaven)
30
Facility 30
MS AVG 88
Rank #123 / 124
A
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
MS AVG 86.7%
Rank #13 / 116
+12%
8.91
Facility 8.91
MS AVG 4.85
Rank #2 / 113
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +89%+84%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $32.8k
Rank #1 / 115
2
Facility 2
MS AVG 18.1
Rank #2 / 114
1.0
Facility 1.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 114
-29-
67
Facility 67
MS AVG 39
Rank #8 / 122
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Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Hattiesburg
60
Facility 60
MS AVG 88
Rank #67 / 124
A-
97.0%
Facility 97.0%
MS AVG 86.7%
Rank #10 / 116
+12%
6.62
Facility 6.62
MS AVG 4.85
Rank #7 / 113
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -+37%
$66.7k
Facility $66.7k
MS AVG $32.8k
Rank #104 / 115
3
Facility 3
MS AVG 18.1
Rank #4 / 114
1.5
Facility 1.5
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #4 / 114
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Hattiesburg Health & Rehab ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Hattiesburg
184
Facility 184
MS AVG 88
Rank #2 / 124
B+
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
MS AVG 86.7%
Rank #98 / 116
-9%
4.84
Facility 4.84
MS AVG 4.85
Rank #35 / 113
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ -19%0%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
MS AVG $32.8k
Rank #56 / 115
9
Facility 9
MS AVG 18.1
Rank #12 / 114
2.3
Facility 2.3
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #12 / 114
1146-
57
Facility 57
MS AVG 39
Rank #20 / 122
Tyson
$16.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $16.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MS AVG $9.0M
Rank #4 / 108
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MS AVG $4.3M
Rank #2 / 108
55.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 55.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MS AVG 49.5%
Rank #21 / 108
255321
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Hattiesburg
100
Facility 100
MS AVG 88
Rank #43 / 124
A
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
MS AVG 86.7%
Rank #57 / 116
+1%
3.52
Facility 3.52
MS AVG 4.85
Rank #91 / 113
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -23%-27%
$0
Facility $0
MS AVG $32.8k
Rank #1 / 115
12
Facility 12
MS AVG 18.1
Rank #32 / 114
4.0
Facility 4.0
MS AVG 3.8
Rank #70 / 114
-88-
54
Facility 54
MS AVG 39
Rank #29 / 122
Lisa Fairchild
$11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MS AVG $9.0M
Rank #27 / 108
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MS AVG $4.3M
Rank #33 / 108
44%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 44%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MS AVG 49.5%
Rank #73 / 108
255158

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Mississippi

Bedford Care Center of Petal is located in Petal, Mississippi.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Mississippi.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Mississippi Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Mississippi resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $4,000 individual, higher than most states
MS

Higher asset limit; rural focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Meals ($6/meal)

Mississippi Caregiver Respite Program

MS NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+
General Mississippi resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
MS

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Assisted Living (AL) Waiver

Mississippi Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC, living in approved AL facility.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MS

Only for AL facilities with waiver contracts; small program size.

Benefits
Personal care Meals Medication management Respite Transportation within AL facility

Independent Living (IL) Waiver

Mississippi Independent Living Waiver

Age 16+ (65+ for seniors)
General Mississippi resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC but capable of self-direction.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $4,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MS

Self-directed care; limited to in-home settings.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~200 hours/year) Home mods Assistive tech Transition services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Mississippi Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Mississippi resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MS

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Mississippi Homemaker Program

Mississippi Homemaker Program (via Area Agencies on Aging)

Age 60+
General Mississippi resident, not Medicaid-eligible, needs assistance with daily living.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,063/month (100% FPL, individual); prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; need-based focus.
MS

10 AAAs; waitlist possible due to funding caps.

Benefits
Homemaker services (2-4 hours/day, e.g., cleaning, meal prep) Respite (~2 days/year) Transportation Meals

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Mississippi VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Mississippi resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MS

High veteran population in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Care Center of Petal

Who is the owner of Bedford Care Center of Petal?

Bedford Care Center of Petal is legally operated by Bedford Care Center-Petal LLC, and administered by Charlotte Donald.

Is Bedford Care Center of Petal in a walkable area?

Bedford Care Center of Petal has a walk score of 27. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Bedford Care Center of Petal?

Bedford Care Center of Petal's occupancy is 91.7%.

Are pets allowed at Bedford Care Center of Petal?

No, Bedford Care Center of Petal has a no-pet policy.

Does Bedford Care Center of Petal operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Bedford Care Center of Petal is registered as a for-profit in MS.

Who is the administrator of Bedford Care Center of Petal?

Charlotte Donald is the administrator of Bedford Care Center of Petal.

What is the overall rating for Bedford Care Center of Petal?

Bedford Care Center of Petal received a 4-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

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