Nursing Homes · Picayune, MS
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Bedford Care Center of Picayune
2797 Cooper Road · Picayune, MS 39466 · 120 certified beds
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About Bedford Care Center of Picayune
Bedford Care Center of Picayune is a nursing home in Picayune, Mississippi. Its capacity is 120 beds, above the Mississippi median of 80 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Bedford Care Centers. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 26 citations, the most recent on March 31, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 6.11 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Picayune. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (26)
Records from August 2022 to March 2026.
March 31, 2026
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 2, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 2, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 2, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 2, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 2, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 2, 2026.
January 14, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 2, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2024.
February 8, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 3, 2023.
February 8, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 3, 2023.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $39,392
December 18, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $30,775 against this nursing home on December 18, 2025.
February 8, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,617 against this nursing home on February 8, 2024.
Staffing
6.11 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.16 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Bedford Care Centers, a chain of 7 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.6 overall, 3.1 for health inspections, 2.4 for staffing, 1.9 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Mississippi.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Picayune.
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