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Core of Bedford
514 E 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Core of Bedford, in Bedford, Indiana, is certified for 37 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Major Hospital chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 8, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 35.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), below the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 54.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lawrence Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.1 | 14.2 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.8% | 42.9% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 507 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Mar 2026, 20 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×9 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Standard survey | No revisit needed |
| 24 Oct 2025 | F0693 | 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. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Standard survey | 14 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.8%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.4% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.4% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.9% | 11.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Major Hospital. Chain: Major Hospital (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core of Bedford Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Blue Management Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2020 |
| Core and Associates LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2013 |
| Core of Bedford Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/03/2025 |
| First Harrison Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| Hsc Medical Billing & Consulting LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| Williams Bros Health Care Pharmacy Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2008 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lawrence County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonebridge Health Campus | Bedford | 68 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 10.3 | — | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Bedford | 95 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1.1 | — | 16 Dec 2025 |
| White River Lodge | Bedford | 74 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6.8 | — | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Majestic Care of Bedfordabuse icon | Bedford | 142 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 15.5 | — | 13 May 2026 |
| Mitchell Manor | Mitchell | 120 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 14.2 | — | 1 May 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Lawrence County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Core of Bedford been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Core of Bedford been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Core of Bedford compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.7 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Core of Bedford?
It is part of the Major Hospital chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Core of Bedford Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Core of Bedford last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.