CMS Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan (Jon) Blum | thepcc.org
CMS Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan (Jon) Blum | thepcc.org
Bedford Care Center of Newton is registered as a for-profit facility.
During that period, the nursing home had an overall rating of one from the CMS, which is lagging behind the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Mississippi. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.
According to the data, Bedford Care Center of Newton aided an average of 51.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 60 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Bedford Care Center of Newton spent a total of $9,750 in one fine and suffered one penalty.
In total, there were two for-profit nursing homes in Newton County, Mississippi.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Care Center of Newton | Bedford Health Properties, LLC, Nicole Bevon, and Michael McElroy | For profit - Limited Liability company | 1 | 51.6 |
| J. G. Alexander Nursing Center | Steven Delaney and Garry Pace | For profit - Individual | 3 | 56.7 |
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