BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MENDENHALL
925 WEST MANGUM AVENUE, Mendenhall, MS 39114
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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Lower is better
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How BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MENDENHALL Compares
BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MENDENHALL is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mendenhall, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.0%) is above the Mississippi average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.4% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 8.0% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (156% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.0% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7%.
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 MENDENHALL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MENDENHALL with other nursing homes in Mendenhall.
How is BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MENDENHALL 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 MENDENHALL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 8.0% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MENDENHALL maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 60 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF MENDENHALL?
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 MENDENHALL?
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 Mendenhall
Mendenhall sits in Simpson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% 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+
- 4,760 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 39.9 years
- Median household income
- $43,403
- Median home value
- $86,600
Demographics for Simpson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mendenhall.
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