BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON
1009 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Newton, MS 39345
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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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How BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON Compares
BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Newton, Mississippi. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi average of 2.7 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (11.1%) is above the Mississippi average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 21.6% — better than the Mississippi average of 22.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 11.1% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (257% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (48% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.8% — worse 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 NEWTON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON with other nursing homes in Newton.
How is BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 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 NEWTON doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 11.1% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.5% here versus 6.7% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF NEWTON?
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 NEWTON?
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 Newton
Newton sits in Newton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.2% 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+
- 3,439 (16.2%)
- Median age
- 37.6 years
- Median household income
- $42,176
- Median home value
- $86,200
Demographics for Newton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newton.
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