Bedford Care Center of Newton
1009 South Main Street, Newton, MS 39345
Bedford Care Center of Newton is a nursing home in Newton, Mississippi. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionNovember 20, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Health citations since November 16, 20229 (Mississippi average 18)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.7 to 2.6 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on November 20, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 18, 2025.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on May 30, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0564. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 5, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 16, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2022.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 23, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 1 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (601) 683-6601
- Last standard health inspection
- November 20, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day, on average
- 52.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Bedford Care Center of Newton, LLC
- Chain
- Bedford Care Centers
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Mississippi average (9 vs 18).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BEDFORD HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/01/2001
- BEVON, NICOLE5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/01/2001
- MCELROY, MICHAEL5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 12/01/2001
- JANET F. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 13% · since 01/27/2025
- MICHAEL E. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 13% · since 04/02/2025
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- MICHAEL E MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO NICOLE MCELROY BEVONIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 04/02/2025
- BEAN, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/08/2008
- BEVON, CHARLESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2021
- GILBERT, HEATHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/30/2024
Questions
When was Bedford Care Center of Newton last inspected?
CMS lists November 20, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bedford Care Center of Newton have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since November 16, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bedford Care Center of Newton been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Bedford Care Center of Newton?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Bedford Care Center of Newton a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.