Bedford Care Center Of Petal
Petal, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255149) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,198 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (601) 544-7441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bedford Care Center Of Petal has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, 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 Petal reports 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.5%.
Bedford Care Center Of Petal has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,198.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Bedford Care Center Of Petal is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Petal, Forrest County, Mississippi, with an average of 56.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Bedford Care Center Of Petal holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,198.00 and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
This facility is part of the Bedford Care Centers chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, according to CMS records.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 64.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,198.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds with an average of 56.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Bedford Care Centers chain, which operates 7 facilities averaging a 2.9 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6015447441 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6015447441 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can check the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255149?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.