Core of Bedford
514 E 16th St, Bedford, IN 47421 · (812) 279-2001
Non profit - Corporation · 37 certified beds
Core of Bedford has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 3 citations (the Indiana average is 7.2). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 19, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.March 19, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.March 19, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.March 19, 2026 · F0912 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- 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.October 24, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.March 6, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.March 6, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 17, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Indiana average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.75 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.71 | 2.24 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.8% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 37 |
| Average residents per day | 33 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bedford · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Stonebridge Health Campus Bedford · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- White River Lodge Bedford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Majestic Care of Bedford Bedford · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Mitchell Manor Mitchell · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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