Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center

Name: Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center
Address: 298 CAHAL STREET, Hattiesburg, MS, 39401, US
Telephone: 6015445300

298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · Forrest County · 60 certified beds · avg 59 residents/day · certified since Jul 9, 2007

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$66,700

Fines, last 3 years

6.19

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, repeated · Dec 28, 2023 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.

Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.

Severity (H): Multiple residents were actually harmed by the same failure — a pattern of real harm, not an isolated incident.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Actual harm, repeated · Dec 28, 2023 · F-0655 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.

Why it matters: In the critical first days, staff may not know a new resident's medications, diet, or fall risks.

Severity (H): Multiple residents were actually harmed by the same failure — a pattern of real harm, not an isolated incident.

Corrected: Jan 24, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (3)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 7, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Dec 28, 2023	▲ H · Actual harm, repeated	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Dec 28, 2023	▲ H · Actual harm, repeated	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	2	2	H ▲
2024	1	0	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

1 fine totaling $66,700.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Dec 28, 2023	Fine	$66,700

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Mississippi avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	6.19	4.88	3.95	top 9% in Mississippi; top 3% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.68	0.74	0.69	top 47% in Mississippi; top 38% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	5.48	4.09	3.50	top 6% in Mississippi; top 3% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.23	0.38	0.48	bottom 28% in Mississippi; bottom 17% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	53.8	45.7	45.8	bottom 25% in Mississippi; bottom 28% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	55.6	38.4	42.9	bottom 21% in Mississippi; bottom 28% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.61, RN 0.51, weekend 4.08. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
		Ownership Data Not Available

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall	0.0 mi	Hattiesburg, MS	★★★★☆	5/5
Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit	1.3 mi	Hattiesburg, MS	★★★★★	5/5
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg	1.7 mi	Hattiesburg, MS	★★★☆☆	4/5
Merit Health Wesley	2.7 mi	Hattiesburg, MS	★★★★★	5/5
Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center	2.8 mi	Hattiesburg, MS	★★★☆☆	4/5
Windham House of Hattiesburg	3.2 mi	Hattiesburg, MS	★★★★★	5/5
Bedford Care Center of Petal	3.5 mi	Petal, MS	★★★★★	5/5
Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center	17.7 mi	Lumberton, MS	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Jones Co Rest Home	19.3 mi	Ellisville, MS	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 25A416.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center

298 Cahal Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · 6015445300

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $66,700

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Dec 28, 2023 (F-0600, Actual harm, repeated): The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
▲ Dec 28, 2023 (F-0655, Actual harm, repeated): The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 25A416 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)