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BEDFORD ALZHEIMER'S CARE CENTER

298 CAHAL STREET, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401
Score: 63 / 100

Bedford Alzheimer'S Care Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 63/100. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Bedford Alzheimer'S Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.67 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Bedford Alzheimer'S Care Center shows a strong inspection record, with just 3 deficiencies noted in recent CMS surveys, none of which were classified as serious.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.67 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.42 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.83 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.08 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.17 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

3
Total Deficiencies
Mar 6, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 3 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (3 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Mar 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity H
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity H
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Dec 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 7.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 45.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 23.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $66,700

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 63 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
60
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0