Core of Bedford
514 E 16th St · Bedford, IN · 47421 · 8122792001
37 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Major Hospital
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.82 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
No revisit needed · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G October 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected May 14, 2024 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 155388 · certified since September 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.