1009 SOUTH MAIN STREET, NEWTON, MS 39345
60 beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Provider #255153
Data updated: March 1, 2026
Overall Rating
★★★★★
Health Rating
★★★★★
Staffing Rating
★★★★★
Quality Rating
★★★★★
Daily nursing care
4.7 hrs/resident
Getting better
Inspection findings
1
Fewer issues
Ownership changes
0
For-profit corporation; stable ownership for over 30 years.
Complaint trend
Steady
No complaint-related inspection findings reported in current cycles.
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
Staffing Rating
Quality Rating
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Bedford Care Center of Newton is a 60-bed facility characterized by high staffing-to-resident ratios, low staff turnover relative to state averages, and a recent history of few inspection findings.
The data indicates that Bedford Care Center of Newton maintains staffing and inspection profiles that exceed both state and chain averages. The facility provides 4.69 total hours of nursing care per resident per day, including 0.67 hours from registered nurses and 1.00 hour from licensed practical nurses. This staffing level is supported by a nursing turnover rate of 30.2%, which is notably lower than the Mississippi state average of 47.8%. While the facility utilized contract staffing for 28.4% of its registered nurse hours, its overall reliance on contract nursing assistants remained low at 1.3%.
Records show a significant upward trajectory in regulatory performance over the last two years, with the overall quality rating rising from the lowest possible score to the highest. Public inspection records from November 2025 identified one finding related to administrative documentation of resident rights, a decrease from five findings in the previous cycle. Although the facility holds a high overall rating, quality measures for long-stay residents—which track clinical outcomes over time—were rated at the lowest level (1 out of 5), contrasting with the higher rating (4 out of 5) for short-stay residents. The gap between weekday and weekend staffing is 9.5%, which is within a range suggesting relatively consistent coverage throughout the week.
The facility provides 4.69 total hours of nursing care per resident per day, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 4.21 hours.
Nursing staff turnover is 30.2%, which is lower than the state average of 47.8%, indicating higher personnel stability than relative facilities.
Weekend staffing levels for all nursing roles (4.24 hours) are 9.5% lower than weekday levels (4.69 hours).
This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.
| Category | Apr 24 | Jun 24 | Aug 24 | Oct 24 | Dec 24 | Mar 25 | May 25 | Jul 25 | Nov 25 | Jan 26 | Mar 26 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1★ | 1★ | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 2★ | 2★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | |
| Staffing | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | |
| Health | 1★ | 1★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ |
Staffing depth is the strongest predictor of care quality. Facilities routinely cut staff on evenings and weekends — the shifts when falls happen and call lights go unanswered.
RN Hours Specifically
State avg total staffing: 4.2 hrs/resident/day
1
administrator departed in past year
Some change30.2%
State avg: 47.8%
37.5%
State avg: 41.9%
3.9%
of nursing hours from contract/agency staff
Low — good continuitySource: PBJ data, 2025Q3
A facility's location matters — nearby hospitals, pharmacies, and public transit can make visits easier and ensure quick access to emergency care.
Walk Score
2
Car-Dependent
Median Income
$41,132
Median Home Value
$89,200
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Age 65+
21.1%
Median Age
42
Pop. Density
5,464/mi²
Median Rent
$547
Google reviews provide firsthand accounts from residents' families and visitors.
★★★★★
4 reviews
"The employees are so kind and helpful and are taking excellent care of my father. He is settled and seems happy. Facilities are clean albeit a little old."
"My mother was in Bedford Care Center for almost 3 years in their memory care unit before the memory care unit started going through the process of closing down at end of March 2026. The team at Bedford worked with us to find a new nursing home for my mother. During my mother's years at Bedford I formed warm working relationships with the staff there. During my mother's last few months at Bedford I spent a lot of time speaking with Cheryl and Michelle. They both were very professional, warm and communicative. I had a special situation where I live outside of Mississippi, therefore I spent a lot of time on phone calls with different staff members about my mother's care. I have appreciated how patient and engaged Bedford staff was with me about my mother's care. I appreciate Connie for always answering the phone with such warmth. I am going to miss the staff at Bedford very much."
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Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.
| Date | Tag | Category | Description | Severity | Corrected | Type | IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 | 0628 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | Minimal harm | 12/18/2025 | Standard | |
| 5/30/2024 | 0564 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges. | Actual harm | 7/5/2024 | Standard | |
| 5/30/2024 | 0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | Minimal harm | 7/5/2024 | Standard | |
| 5/30/2024 | 0604 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | Minimal harm | 7/5/2024 | Standard | |
| 5/30/2024 | 0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Minimal harm | 7/5/2024 | Standard | |
| 5/30/2024 | 0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | Minimal harm | 7/5/2024 | Standard | |
| 11/16/2022 | 0756 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | Minimal harm | 12/23/2022 | Standard | |
| 11/16/2022 | 0758 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Minimal harm | 12/23/2022 | Standard | |
| 11/16/2022 | 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Minimal harm | 12/23/2022 | Standard |
When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.
No penalties or fines recorded for this facility.
Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.
Facilities in Chain
7
Chain Avg Rating
3.0 ★
Years Operating
33
| Owner Name | Type | Role | Ownership % | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEDFORD HEALTH PROPERTIES, LLC | Organization | — | — | 12/1/2001 |
| BEVON, NICOLE | Individual | — | — | 12/1/2001 |
| MCELROY, MICHAEL | Individual | — | — | 12/1/2001 |
| JANET F MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO NICOLE MCELROY BEVON | Organization | — | 13% | 1/27/2025 |
| JANET F. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR. | Organization | — | 13% | 1/27/2025 |
| MICHAEL E MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO NICOLE MCELROY BEVON | Organization | — | 13% | 4/2/2025 |
| MICHAEL E. MCELROY FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHAEL E. MCELROY, JR. | Organization | — | 13% | 4/2/2025 |
| BEAN, LISA | Individual | — | — | 4/8/2008 |
| GILBERT, HEATHER | Individual | — | — | 11/30/2024 |
| WORRELL, STEPHEN | Individual | — | — | 1/21/2021 |
| BEVON, JACK | Individual | — | — | 11/1/2001 |
| BEVON, NICOLE | Individual | — | — | 12/1/2001 |
| MCELROY, MICHAEL | Individual | — | — | 12/1/2001 |
| MCELROY, SONYA | Individual | — | — | 12/1/2001 |
| BEVON, JACK | Individual | — | — | 11/1/2001 |
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Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records
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