BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PETAL
908 S GEORGE STREET, Petal, MS 39465
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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How BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PETAL Compares
BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PETAL is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Petal, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.2%) 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 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Mississippi average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.9% — worse than the Mississippi average of 22.1% (54% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Mississippi average of 3.1% (65% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the Mississippi average of 6.7% (48% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 45.5% — worse than the Mississippi average of 27.8% (63% 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 PETAL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PETAL with other nursing homes in Petal.
What keeps BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PETAL's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PETAL doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.9% here versus 22.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PETAL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 3.1% across Mississippi. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PETAL maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% 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 PETAL?
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 PETAL?
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 Petal
Petal 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 Petal.
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