Bedford Care Center of Newton
Nursing Home · Newton, MS
CMS certification number255153
Contact & location
1009 South Main StreetNewton, MS 39345
Newton County
- Phone
- (601) 683-6601
- ZIP code
- 39345 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 52.9 (88% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Bedford Care Center of Newton, LLC
- Chain
- Bedford Care Centers (7 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- August 26, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.67 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.58 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.07 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.22 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.9 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 20, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 0 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-18 |
| 2024-05-30 | Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges. F0564 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-30 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-30 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2024-05-30 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-05 |
| 2022-11-16 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2022-11-16 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
| 2022-11-16 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-23 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Health Properties, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Bevon, Nicole (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| McElroy, Michael (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest | |
| Janet F. McElroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. McElroy, JR. (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 13% | |
| Michael E. McElroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. McElroy, JR. (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 13% | |
| Bean, Lisa (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bevon, Charles (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blackledge, Richard (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Convarest of Newton, INC. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Embry, Kim (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilbert, Heather (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Janet F McElroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole McElroy Bevon (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Janet F. McElroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. McElroy, JR. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Michael E McElroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole McElroy Bevon (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Michael E. McElroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. McElroy, JR. (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryals, Jennifer (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bevon, Jack (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bevon, Nicole (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McElroy, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McElroy, Sonya (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bevon, Jack (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Michael E McElroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole McElroy Bevon (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bean, Lisa (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bevon, Charles (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gilbert, Heather (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bedford Care Center of Newton?
Bedford Care Center of Newton has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Mississippi.
How many beds does Bedford Care Center of Newton have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 53 residents per day.
Has Bedford Care Center of Newton been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Bedford Care Center of Newton?
It is part of Bedford Care Centers and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Bedford Care Center of Newton?
(601) 683-6601. The facility is located at 1009 South Main Street, Newton, MS 39345.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.