Bedford Care Center Of Newton
Newton, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255153) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (601) 683-6601 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bedford Care Center Of Newton has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Bedford Care Center Of Newton reports total nurse staffing of 4.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.9%.
Bedford Care Center Of Newton has no federal fines on record, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Bedford Care Center Of Newton is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Newton, Mississippi, with an average daily census of 52.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 26, 1992. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, the staffing rating is 4 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.9%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials. There is no indication of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation in the available data for this facility.
Bedford Care Center Of Newton is part of the Bedford Care Centers chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bedford Care Center Of Newton has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and turnover of 33.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily population of 52.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Bedford Care Centers chain, which has 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 26, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6016836601 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6016836601 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255153?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.