Bedford Alzheimer'S Care Center
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 25A416) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $66,700
Phone: (601) 544-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%.
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $66,700.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data, but families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi, operating as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reported an average of 58.8 residents, indicating near-full occupancy.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. This overall score reflects a 4-star health inspection rating, a 2-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.61, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.8%, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside the staffing star rating.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $66,700.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in this data, though families should still review the full inspection history on Care Compare. There is no record of chain affiliation in the data provided, and no ownership change is reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. First approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 9, 2007. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.61 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 53.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $66,700.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and reported an average of 58.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 9, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 4, 4, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 6015445300 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6015445300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/25A416?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.