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

Inspection record 30% of score 62
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 49
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 51
Context 5% 100

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-day2.823.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.340.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.56≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year45%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.