ElderGrade
B

74/100

Above average

Bedford Care Center Of Petal

908 S George Street, Petal, MS 39465

CMS 5/5 stars #5 of 8 in Forrest County (601) 544-7441
Certified beds
60
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • $22,198 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 65%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

24/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 5.15 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.65 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 65% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

6/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $22,198 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.28 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.65 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.71 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 64.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: March 20, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Nov 25, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 20, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 5, 2023 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 5, 2023 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 5, 2023 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 4, 2021 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of BEDFORD CARE CENTERS, which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BEVON, NICOLE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BEVON, JACK Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MCELROY, SONYA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BEVON, CHARLES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLACKLEDGE, RICHARD Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DONALD, CHARLOTTE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JANET F MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO NICOLE MCELROY BEVON Organization ADP OF THE SNF
JANET F. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MICHAEL E MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO NICOLE MCELROY BEVON Organization ADP OF THE SNF
MICHAEL E. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BEVON, CHARLES Individual ADP OF THE SNF
BLACKLEDGE, RICHARD Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Bedford Care Center Of Petal

What is the ElderGrade for Bedford Care Center Of Petal? +

Bedford Care Center Of Petal holds an ElderGrade of B (74 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Bedford Care Center Of Petal? +

Residents receive an average of 4.28 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Bedford Care Center Of Petal been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 6 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Bedford Care Center Of Petal accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Bedford Care Center Of Petal is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.