Bedford Specialty Care
1005 West Pearl · Bedford, IA · 50833 · 7125232161
39 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Care Initiatives
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 22% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165292 · certified since August 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.