Bedford Care Center Of Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255158) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (601) 264-3709 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bedford Care Center Of Hattiesburg has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Bedford Care Center Of Hattiesburg reports total nurse staffing of about 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.7%.
Bedford Care Center Of Hattiesburg has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Bedford Care Center Of Hattiesburg is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi. The facility has been certified since November 1992 and is licensed for 120 beds, with an average of 90.8 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Bedford Care Centers chain, which includes 7 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.9 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bedford Care Center Of Hattiesburg holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 1 star for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — meaning this facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denial history reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bedford Care Center Of Hattiesburg has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.89 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 53.7% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily population of 90.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Bedford Care Centers chain, which has 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (1 star), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at (601) 264-3709 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (601) 264-3709 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255158?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.