Public Record
Core of Bedford
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 37
- Avg. residents per day
- 33.8
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 46
- Inspections on file
- 11
- Last inspection
- 2026-03-19
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Citations
46 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0024Generalpotential for harm
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- 0026Generalpotential for harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0628Generalpotential for harm
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- 0025Generalno actual harm
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0354Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- 0346Generalpotential for harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0300Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0037Generalpotential for harm
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- 0035Generalpotential for harm
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- 0034Generalpotential for harm
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
- 0033Generalpotential for harm
Establish methods for sharing information.
- 0032Generalpotential for harm
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- 0030Generalpotential for harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
- 0018Generalpotential for harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- 0693Seriousactual harm
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.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0580Generalpotential for harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0753Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0918Generalno actual harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- 0914Generalpotential for harm
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- 0300Generalpotential for harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0712Generalno actual harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- 0041Generalpotential for harm
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Core of Bedford?
- Core of Bedford is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Bedford, IN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 155388.
- What is the CMS rating for Core of Bedford?
- Core of Bedford has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Core of Bedford have?
- Core of Bedford is certified for 37 beds. It serves an average of 33.8 residents per day.
- How many citations does Core of Bedford have?
- Core of Bedford has 46 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Core of Bedford last inspected?
- Core of Bedford was last inspected on March 19, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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