Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
480 Donald Street · Bedford, NH · 03110 · 6036274147
102 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,153 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 17, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected January 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure 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.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B October 3, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected October 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Ensure 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.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2025 | Fine | $16,153 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 305086 · certified since March 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.