Nursing homeActive
Bedford Care Center Of Newton
1009 South Main Street, Newton, MS 39345601683660160 certified beds · 53 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2022
Deficiencies
9
● 0● 9● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-11-20
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Mississippi State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-30 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-11-16 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Mississippi State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-18Record 255153-20251120-F628
F564Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-05Record 255153-20240530-F564
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-05Record 255153-20240530-F578
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-05Record 255153-20240530-F604
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-05Record 255153-20240530-F656
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-05Record 255153-20240530-F761
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 255153-20221116-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 255153-20221116-F758
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-23Record 255153-20221116-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.58
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.67
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 4.18 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.22
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 3.51 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover34%
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Mississippi
National
Mississippi 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Mississippi | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.9% | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 11.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 22.9% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 26.9% | 20.5% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 26.4% | 23.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Health Properties, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Bevon, Nicole Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Mcelroy, Michael Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Janet F. Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. Mcelroy, Jr. Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 13% | — | — |
| Michael E. Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. Mcelroy, Jr. Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 13% | — | — |
| Bean, Lisa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bevon, Charles Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gilbert, Heather Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bean, Lisa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bevon, Charles Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bevon, Jack Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bevon, Jack Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bevon, Nicole Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blackledge, Richard Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Convarest Of Newton, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Embry, Kim Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gilbert, Heather Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hattiesburg Medical Park Management Corp. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Janet F Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole Mcelroy Bevon Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Janet F. Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. Mcelroy, Jr. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcelroy, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mcelroy, Sonya Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Michael E Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole Mcelroy Bevon Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Michael E Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Nicole Mcelroy Bevon Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Michael E. Mcelroy Family Trust Fbo Michael E. Mcelroy, Jr. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ryals, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Bedford Care Centers — 7 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Mississippi.
No county cost figures on file for Newton.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| J G Alexander Nursing Center Union | 16.9 mi | 2026-04-30 | 173 |
| Hilltop Manor Health And Rehabilitation Center Union | 19.0 mi | 2026-03-30 | 080 |
| Jasper County Nh Bay Springs | 24.9 mi | 2025-10-09 | 1153 |
| Reginald P White Nursing Facility Meridian | 23.6 mi | 2025-10-22 | 084 |
| James T Champion Meridian | 23.7 mi | 2026-02-05 | 0100 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |