Bedford Care Center of Picayune
Nursing Home · Picayune, MS
CMS certification number255343
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
2797 Cooper RoadPicayune, MS 39466
Pearl River County
- Phone
- (601) 799-1616
- ZIP code
- 39466 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 112.5 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Bedford Care Center-Warren Hall, LLC
- Chain
- Bedford Care Centers (7 facilities, avg 2.9★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 23, 2016
- 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
- 3.95 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.48 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.45 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.66 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 49.6 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.6 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 18, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 8
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 26 health · 2 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2026-01-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2026-01-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2026-01-14 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2026-01-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2026-01-14 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2026-01-14 | 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. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2026-01-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-18 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-12-18 | 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 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-12-18 | 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 2026-01-21 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-10 |
| 2024-05-23 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-10 |
| 2024-05-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-10 |
| 2024-05-23 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-10 |
| 2024-05-23 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-10 |
| 2024-05-23 | 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 2024-07-10 |
| 2024-05-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-10 |
| 2024-02-08 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2024-02-08 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2024-02-08 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2024-02-08 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2024-02-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2024-02-08 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2022-08-18 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-14 |
| 2022-08-18 | 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 2022-10-14 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $39,392 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | Fine | $30,775 |
| 2024-02-08 | Fine | $8,617 |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Gilbert, Heather (individual) | 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 | |
| Kelly, Jason (individual) | 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 | |
| McElroy, Sonya (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bevon, Jack (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McElroy, Sonya (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Janet F. McElroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. McElroy, JR. (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bevon, Charles (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McElroy, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bedford Care Center of Picayune?
Bedford Care Center of Picayune has a 1-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 Picayune have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 113 residents per day.
Has Bedford Care Center of Picayune been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $39,392 in the last three years.
Who owns Bedford Care Center of Picayune?
It is part of Bedford Care Centers and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Bedford Care Center of Picayune?
(601) 799-1616. The facility is located at 2797 Cooper Road, Picayune, MS 39466.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.