Complaint Investigation

Bedford Care Center Of Petal

November 25, 2025 · Petal, MS · 908 S George Street

Citations 1

CMS Rating 5/5

Beds 60

Provider ID 255149

Healthcare Facility

Bedford Care Center Of Petal

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Inspection Summary

BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PETAL in PETAL, MS — inspection on November 25, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Based on the facility's implementation of corrective actions completed on 6/26/25, the SA determined the deficiency to be Past Non-Compliance (PNC) and corrected as of 6/27/25, prior to the SA's entrance 11/24/25.Validation:The SA validated on 11/25/25 through interview and record review, that all corrective actions had been completed on 6/26/25 and the deficiency removed on 6/27/25, prior to the SA's entrance on 11/24/25.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in PETAL, MS, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from BEDFORD CARE CENTER OF PETAL or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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