Bedford Care Center of Picayune
2797 Cooper Road, Picayune, MS 39466
Bedford Care Center of Picayune is a nursing home in Picayune, 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 rating1 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionDecember 18, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Health citations since August 18, 202226 (Mississippi average 18)
- Fines in the past three years2, $28,621 in total
- CMS flagsSpecial Focus Facility candidate, CMS abuse icon
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Special Focus Facility candidate
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CMS abuse icon
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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 quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 18, 2025 from $30,775 to $20,004.
Health inspection on March 31, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Health inspection on January 14, 2026
7 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
14 of 202 Mississippi homes (7%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
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Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0725. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
Citation F0838. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
Citation F0842. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.
Health inspection on December 18, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
CMS fine of $20,004 on December 18, 2025.
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Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 21, 2026.
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 January 21, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2022.
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 January 21, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 8, 2024 from $8,512 to $8,617.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
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.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 8, 2024 from $13,095 to $8,512.
Health inspection on May 23, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0578. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 10, 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2024.
Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 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 10, 2024.
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 July 10, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 23, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
Citation K0916. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Health inspection on February 8, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
31 of 202 Mississippi homes (15%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $8,617 on February 8, 2024.
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Citation F0580. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.
Citation F0609. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity G: actual 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 November 3, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.
Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.
Health inspection on August 18, 2022
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0567. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2022.
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 October 14, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 1 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (601) 799-1616
- Last standard health inspection
- December 18, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 113.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Bedford Care Center-Warren Hall, LLC
- Chain
- Bedford Care Centers
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Mississippi average (26 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 10/26/2001
- BEVON, NICOLE5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 10/26/2001
- MCELROY, MICHAEL5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 11/01/2001
- MICHAEL E. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 13% · since 04/02/2025
- JANET F. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR.Indirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 01/27/2025
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- HATTIESBURG MEDICAL PARK MANAGEMENT CORP.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/13/2015
- BEVON, CHARLESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2005
- MCELROY, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/08/2021
Questions
When was Bedford Care Center of Picayune last inspected?
CMS lists December 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bedford Care Center of Picayune have?
CMS lists 26 health citations since August 18, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bedford Care Center of Picayune been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $28,621 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Bedford Care Center of Picayune?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Bedford Care Center of Picayune a Special Focus Facility?
Yes. CMS lists it as a Special Focus Facility candidate.