Bedford Care Center of Picayune
2797 Cooper Road · Picayune, MS · 39466 · 6017991616
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Bedford Care Centers
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (6 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
6 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
5 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $39,392 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Past Non-Compliance · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
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.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2024
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.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
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.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2022
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | Fine | $30,775 |
| February 8, 2024 | Fine | $8,617 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 255343 · certified since March 23, 2016. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.