2 out of 5 stars overall. CORE OF BEDFORD has a 1-star staffing rating with reported nurse staffing at 2.82 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark; it had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection concerns included feeding-tube care, required documentation, and facility safety/cleanliness.
Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8197.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.34
Licensed practical nurses
0.71
Nurse aides
1.77
Weekend nursing
2.56
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—18.6%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%3.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%8.8%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%11.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.2%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—20.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
30.4%40.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
7%5.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.4%17.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%94.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—85.2%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide the required notice or documentation about a resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policy. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 628 — 42 CFR §483.15(c)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure resident rooms were large enough for each person to have enough personal space. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 912 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of MAJOR HOSPITAL · 6 homes · 2.8 stars avg
Occupancy
33.8 residents on an average day (91% of 37 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 34 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.