Bedford Care Center Of Picayune
Picayune, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255343) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $39,392
Phone: (601) 799-1616 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bedford Care Center Of Picayune has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Bedford Care Center Of Picayune reports 3.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 49.6%.
Bedford Care Center Of Picayune has 2 federal fines on record totaling $39,392.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Bedford Care Center Of Picayune is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Picayune, Pearl River County, Mississippi, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 23, 2016. The facility has 120 certified beds with an average of 112.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measure rating is 1 star, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.95 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 49.6%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $39,392.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality that receive increased CMS inspection scrutiny.
This facility is part of the Bedford Care Centers chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
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 overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.95 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.48, and nursing staff turnover is 49.6%. The staffing star rating is 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $39,392.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is designated as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds with an average daily population of 112.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Bedford Care Centers chain, which has 7 facilities averaging a 2.9 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 23, 2016.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star here), health inspections (1 star), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (1 star), each reflecting different aspects of care performance.
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 6017991616 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 6017991616 to arrange a visit and review its inspection record on Care Compare.
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/255343?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.