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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall

Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall is a for profit - limited liability company facility in Mendenhall, MS with 60 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 23 deficiency records. Total penalties: $39K.

925 West Mangum Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114

Phone: 6018471311

Overall CMS Rating

1/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall holds a 1-star CMS overall rating — below the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 6 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.84
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
23
Inspection findings on file · 6 serious
$39K
Federal penalties (3)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

1/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
255150
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
60
Residents
56
In Hospital
No
County
Simpson
Last Inspection
Feb 6, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.58 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.03
CNA Hours
2.23
Total Nursing Hours
3.84 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
65.9%
RN Turnover
66.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall

Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall operates 60 certified beds in Mendenhall, MS with approximately 56 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (1★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 23 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 6 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $39K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.84 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.58 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 65.9%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (23 most recent)

G — Isolated - Actual harm Dec 17, 2025 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2026

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2025 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 21, 2025

K — Pattern - Jeopardy Aug 5, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 10, 2024

K — Pattern - Jeopardy Aug 5, 2024 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 10, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Aug 5, 2024 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 10, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Dec 13, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Dec 13, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0887

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

C — Widespread - No harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

C — Widespread - No harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0574

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

C — Widespread - No harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 7, 2023 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 12, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2021 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 31, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2021 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 31, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 22.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 8.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 8.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 98.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 35.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 29.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 28.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 24.4% Yes

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $39K

Date Type Amount
Aug 5, 2024 Fine $31K
Aug 5, 2024 Payment Denial -
Dec 13, 2023 Fine $4K
Dec 13, 2023 Fine $4K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall?
Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (1★).
What are the staffing levels at Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall?
Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall reports 3.84 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.58 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 65.9%.
How many beds does Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall have?
Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall has 60 certified beds with approximately 56 residents. The facility is located at 925 West Mangum Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114.
Does Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall has 23 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 6 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall has received 3 penalties totaling $39K.
Who owns Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall?
Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall was on Feb 6, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall?
Bedford Care Center of Mendenhall is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.