Bedford Care Center of Picayune, Picayune, Mississippi
- 26
- Citations from health inspectionsMississippi average: 18 a home
- 12
- Residents harmed or put in dangerMississippi average: 2.1 a home
- $28,621
- Fines from the federal governmentMississippi average: $17,231 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsMississippi average: 2.7
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
Six inspection visits produced 26 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in six findings. Residents were found hurt in six cases. Federal fines came to $28,621 (two fines).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 4 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 1 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.95 hours each dayThe Mississippi average is 4.18 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.48 hours each dayThe Mississippi average is 0.64 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 49.6%against the Mississippi average of 45.7%
- Beds that are certified
- 120
- Ownership
- Corporation (for profit)
- Chain
- Bedford Care Centers, with seven homes
- Street address
- 2797 Cooper Road, Picayune, Mississippi 39466
- County
- Pearl River
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
One citation dated March 31, 2026
- F602 Protect Residents' Money and Belongings From Misuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Seven citations dated Jan. 14, 2026
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F838 Facility Wide Assessment of Needed Resources: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F725 Enough Nursing Staff: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated Dec. 18, 2025
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F644 Coordinate Assessments With Mental Health Screening Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Seven citations dated May 23, 2024
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F699 Trauma Informed and Culturally Respectful Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
Six citations dated Feb. 8, 2024
- F697 Pain Management: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F580 Telling the Family About a Change: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Aug. 18, 2022
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F567 Right to Manage Own Finances: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 18, 2025 | Fine | $20,004 |
| Feb. 8, 2024 | Fine | $8,617 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
- The home is run by Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp. (operational or managerial control).
- The direct owner is Bedford Health Properties, LLC.
- Owns a share through another company: Janet F. McElroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. McElroy, Jr..
- Owns 13% through another company: Michael E. McElroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. McElroy, Jr..
Two people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 255343. Other homes in Mississippi.