Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
A nursing home in Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401
10 Medical Boulevard, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401. (601) 264-3709.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.
- 3of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 5 health citations at the latest inspection cycle Mississippi average: 6.9
- 3.30 nurse hours per resident per day Mississippi average: 4.20
- 0 fines in the last three years
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean7
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Scope and severity (A to L)
- CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
- Nurse staffing hours
- The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
- Fines and payment denials
- A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
5 health citations at the latest inspection cycle
The Mississippi average is 6.9.
Last standard inspection Mar 5, 2026.
Most serious in three years: D: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those citations happened
10 citations in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2026. Most serious: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm (D). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
All 10 citations in the last three years
Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7)., from A, the least serious, to L, the most.
CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Mar 5, 2026: standard inspection5 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 24, 2024: standard inspection5 citations
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Provide activities to meet all resident’s needs.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Nov 1, 1992.
- Not on CMS’s special focus list.
- No abuse icon from CMS.
- No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
- CMS lists its ownership as for profit, limited liability company.
- 120 certified beds.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been fined or penalized?
- No fines in the last three years.
- No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
- 0 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Who does the caring?
3.30 nurse hours per resident per day
The Mississippi average is 4.20.
CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | This home | Mississippi average |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident per day | 3.30 | 4.20 |
| Of which registered nurses | 0.38 | 0.63 |
| At weekends | 2.79 | 3.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 65.1% | 44.4% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 70% | 36.6% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | Not given |
Who owns it?
- Bedford Health Properties, LLC owns 100% directly since Oct 26, 2001.
- Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp. runs it.
- 40 owners or officers are people: Michael Mcelroy (corporate officer, 50%); Michael Mcelroy (corporate director, 50%); Nicole Bevon (corporate officer, 50%); Nicole Bevon (corporate director, 50%); Michael Mcelroy (owns 5% or more through other companies, 24.5%); Nicole Bevon (owns 5% or more through other companies, 24.5%); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Heather Gilbert (trustee); Heather Gilbert (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Jennifer L Ryals (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Charles Cooper Bevon (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Charles Cooper Bevon (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Jack Bevon (corporate officer, 0%); Jack Bevon (corporate director, 0%); Michael Mcelroy (on the governing body (managing control)); Michael Mcelroy (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Tambara Robbins (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Nicole Bevon (on the governing body (managing control)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Richard D. Blackledge (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Lisa Fairchild (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Lisa Fairchild (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Lisa Bean (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Sonya Mcelroy (corporate officer, 0%); Sonya Mcelroy (corporate director, 0%); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)).
- Part of Bedford Care Centers (7 homes in CMS’s data).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Health Properties, LLC | Owns 5% or more directly | 100% | Oct 26, 2001 |
| Michael E. Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. Mcelroy, Jr. | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 13% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Michael E Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole Mcelroy Bevon | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 13% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Janet F Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole Mcelroy Bevon | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 12.5% | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Janet F. Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. Mcelroy, Jr. | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 12.5% | Jan 27, 2025 |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Michael E. Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. Mcelroy, Jr. | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Apr 2, 2025 | |
| Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp. | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | Dec 20, 2019 | |
| Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp. | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jun 19, 2025 | |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Feb 15, 2023 | |
| Janet F Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole Mcelroy Bevon | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jan 27, 2025 | |
| Janet F. Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. Mcelroy, Jr. | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jan 27, 2025 | |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Nov 1, 2001 | |
| Michael E Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole Mcelroy Bevon | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Apr 2, 2025 | |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Feb 15, 2023 | |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| An organisation CMS lists without a name | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jun 18, 2025 |
How do residents fare?
- CMS rates its quality measures 2 of 5 (Mississippi average 2.3).
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 2 of 5 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Among the 12 nearest homes, within 25.4 miles, this one had the 4th most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (5; the middle value was 2.5).
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Place | Miles away | Citations, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg This nursing home | 5 | |
| Bedford Care Ctr-Monroe Hall | 1.7 | 2 |
| Bedford Alzheimer’s Care Center | 1.7 | 0 |
| Merit Health Wesley | 2.0 | 1 |
| Windham House of Hattiesburg | 2.4 | 0 |
| Forrest General Hospital Skilled Nursing Unit | 2.5 | 0 |
| Hattiesburg Health & Rehab Center | 2.7 | 3 |
| Bedford Care Center of Petal | 3.9 | 3 |
| Lamar Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | 16.0 | 16 |
| Jones Co Rest Home | 21.0 | 7 |
| Perry County Nursing Center | 23.3 | 9 |
| Landmark of Collins | 25.4 | 2 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
- Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
- CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
- Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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