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Bedford Care Center of Marion

Nursing HomeMarion, MSCMS 255328
37 citations on record

Operated by Bedford Care Centers

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
1 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
120

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
72.1

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
37

*CMS

Fire safety findings
1

*CMS

Inspections on file
10

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-03-12

*CMS

Citations

37 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0561Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0567Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0803Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  • 0697Seriousactual harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0583Generalpotential for harm

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

  • 0568Generalpotential for harm

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0656Seriousactual harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0565Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0804Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • 0685Generalpotential for harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0887Generalpotential for harm

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0656Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0600Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0600Seriousactual harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0656Seriousactual harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0697Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0656Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0584Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0656Seriousactual harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0686Seriousactual harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0645Generalpotential for harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Ownership

Bedford Care Centers

7nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records

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FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Bedford Care Center of Marion?
Bedford Care Center of Marion is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Marion, MS, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 255328.
What is the CMS rating for Bedford Care Center of Marion?
Bedford Care Center of Marion has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Bedford Care Center of Marion have?
Bedford Care Center of Marion is certified for 120 beds. It serves an average of 72.1 residents per day.
How many citations does Bedford Care Center of Marion have?
Bedford Care Center of Marion has 37 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Bedford Care Center of Marion last inspected?
Bedford Care Center of Marion was last inspected on March 12, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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