The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PICAYUNE
PICAYUNE, MS · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Bedford Care Center of Picayune has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections and quality measures, but 4-star staffing; reported nurse staffing is 3.95 hours per resident per day, just below the 4.1 federal benchmark. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate/flagged facility and has had $30,775 in fines in the last 24 months, with recent citations involving abuse/neglect reporting and response.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9542 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 31, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $30,775special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9542.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.48
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.02
- Nurse aides
- 2.45
- Weekend nursing
- 3.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
32.9%12.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%4.9%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.9%2.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
12.2%7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.1%9.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.9%4.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
34.4%31%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.4%2.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.5%3.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.3%22.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.3%9.4%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.2%96.1%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.6%91.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: J
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $30,775 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $39,392 in total fines.
- $30,775
Federal fine
Dec 18, 2025
- $8,617
Federal fine
Feb 8, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of BEDFORD CARE CENTERS · 7 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 112.5 residents on an average day (94% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 10 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.