BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MARION
6434 A DALE DR, Marion, MS 39342
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MARION Compares
BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MARION is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Marion, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.8%) is above the Mississippi average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.5% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (88% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.9% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 38.1% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8% (37% higher).
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 MARION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MARION with other nursing homes in Marion.
How is BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MARION addressing its health inspections 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 is BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MARION doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MARION doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 38.1% here versus 27.8% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MARION's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 120 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MARION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MARION?
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 Marion
Marion sits in Lauderdale County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Mississippi as a whole (15.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 12,976 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 37.9 years
- Median household income
- $42,922
- Median home value
- $103,600
Demographics for Lauderdale County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Marion.
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