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

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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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.45

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.99

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.38

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.32

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

25%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

52%

Annual nurse turnover

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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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