Picayune, MS

Bedford Care Center Of Picayune

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $8,617 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies

2797 Cooper Road, Picayune, MS

(601) 799-1616

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

116

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Bedford Care Centers

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2016-03-23

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

7 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 2 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.45

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.63 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.99

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.10 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.38

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.48 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.82

All reported nurse hours · state 4.21 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.44

RN + LPN hours · state 1.73 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.32

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.13

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.37 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.04 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.52

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.48

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.17

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

52%

Annual nurse turnover · state 48% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

5,381

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

36.39

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9898

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

4.50

Baseline 18.76% · Performance 19.35% · Measure score 4.50 · Achievement 4.50 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 6.35% · Performance 8.74% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

3.67

Baseline 48.53% · Performance 48.70% · Measure score 3.67 · Achievement 3.67 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

6.39

Baseline 4.41 hours · Performance 4.90 hours · Measure score 6.39 · Achievement 6.39 · Improvement 3.04

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 13.78%
10.72%
3.1 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 156 · Observed rate 19.23% · Lower 95% interval 11.07%
Discharge to community 56.37%
50.57%
5.8 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 110 · Observed rate 48.18% · Lower 95% interval 44.97%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.37
1.02
0.4 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 105 · Denominator 105
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 105
Discharge self-care score 57.97%
53.69%
4.3 pts better
Numerator 40 · Denominator 69
Discharge mobility score 37.68%
50.94%
13.3 pts worse
Numerator 26 · Denominator 69
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 4.76%
2.29%
2.5 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 105 · Adjusted rate 4.22%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.74%
7.12%
1.6 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 101 · Observed rate 10.89% · Lower 95% interval 4.82%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 74
Staff flu vaccination coverage 18.82%
42%
23.2 pts worse
Numerator 16 · Denominator 85
Discharge function score 44.93%
56.45%
11.5 pts worse
Numerator 31 · Denominator 69
Transfer of health information to provider 96.77%
95.95%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 60 · Denominator 62
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 26.67%
25.2%
1.5 pts better
Numerator 12 · Denominator 45

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.3
2.4
0.1 pts better
1.9
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.8
2.9
0.9 pts worse
1.8
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.8 · Observed 3.3 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.0%
95.7%
0.7 pts worse
93.4%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.1% · Q2 98.1% · Q3 94.2% · Q4 95.3% · 4Q avg 95.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.4%
97.0%
0.4 pts better
95.5%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
3.2%
0.3 pts better
3.3%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.9%
1.6%
5.3 pts worse
11.4%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.2% · Q2 7.3% · Q3 6.3% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 6.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.1%
6.1%
5 pts worse
5.4%
5.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 12.0% · Q3 12.2% · Q4 12.2% · 4Q avg 11.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 32.2%
24.4%
7.8 pts worse
19.6%
12.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.5% · Q2 33.7% · Q3 34.4% · Q4 33.0% · 4Q avg 32.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 30.1%
23.4%
6.7 pts worse
16.7%
13.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.0% · Q2 25.3% · Q3 31.9% · Q4 35.1% · 4Q avg 30.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 23.9%
22.8%
1.1 pts worse
16.3%
7.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.4% · Q2 26.9% · Q3 15.9% · Q4 16.6% · 4Q avg 23.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.1%
20.6%
1.5 pts worse
14.9%
7.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.1% · Q2 25.3% · Q3 24.1% · Q4 17.8% · 4Q avg 22.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 4.5%
1.5%
3 pts worse
1.0%
3.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 3.5% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 4.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.5%
2.5%
1 pts better
1.7%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.7%
21.4%
3.3 pts worse
19.8%
4.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.7% · Q2 25.5% · Q3 23.3% · Q4 26.0% · 4Q avg 24.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
6.9%
1.6 pts better
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.7%
87.9%
1.8 pts better
81.7%
8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 85.1% · Q2 94.5% · Q3 92.6% · Q4 86.6% · 4Q avg 89.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.2%
15.3%
4.1 pts better
12.0%
0.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 11.2% · Observed 11.2% · Expected 11.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.2%
2.6%
0.6 pts worse
1.6%
1.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.2%
84.6%
3.6 pts better
79.7%
8.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 88.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.2%
27.9%
4.7 pts better
23.9%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.2% · Observed 21.3% · Expected 22.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-18 · Fire 2025-12-18

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-23 · Fire 2024-05-23

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-08-18 · Fire 2022-08-18

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-07-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2024-07-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2026-01-14

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-02-02

J · Immediate jeopardy 2026-01-14

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2026-02-02

J · Immediate jeopardy 2026-01-14

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-02-02

J · Immediate jeopardy 2026-01-14

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-02-02

J · Immediate jeopardy 2026-01-14

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2026-02-02

J · Immediate jeopardy 2026-01-14

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2026-02-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-14

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-02-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2026-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2026-01-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2026-01-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2024-07-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-07-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2024-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-10

G · Actual harm 2024-02-08

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-11-03

G · Actual harm 2024-02-08

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-11-03

G · Actual harm 2024-02-08

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-11-03

G · Actual harm 2024-02-08

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-11-03

G · Actual harm 2024-02-08

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-11-03

G · Actual harm 2024-02-08

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2022-10-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-18

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-10-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,617 2024-02-08

Fine

Fine · fine $8,617

Fine

Ownership

Michael E Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole Mcelroy Bevon

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

25% 6 facilities 2025-04-02
Worrell, Stephen

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

25% 7 facilities 2020-10-13
Janet F Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole Mcelroy Bevon

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

13% 6 facilities 2025-01-27
Janet F. Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. Mcelroy, Jr.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

13% 6 facilities 2025-01-27
Michael E. Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. Mcelroy, Jr.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

13% 6 facilities 2025-04-02
Bedford Health Properties, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 7 facilities 2001-10-26
Bevon, Jack

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2021-01-21
Bevon, Jack

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2021-01-21
Bevon, Nicole

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2001-10-26
Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2015-10-13
Mcelroy, Michael

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2001-11-01
Mcelroy, Michael

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2021-07-08
Mcelroy, Sonya

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2001-11-01
Mcelroy, Sonya

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2001-11-01

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