BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG
10 MEDICAL BOULEVARD, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG Compares
BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.7%) is below the Mississippi average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hattiesburg, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.5% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (45% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.0% — worse than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.0% — better than the Mississippi average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Mississippi averages across 202 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG with other nursing homes in Hattiesburg.
How is BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.5% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG lag behind other Hattiesburg options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.1 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF HATTIESBURG?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg sits in Forrest County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 10,246 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 32.5 years
- Median household income
- $42,298
- Median home value
- $118,100
Demographics for Forrest County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hattiesburg.
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