Bedford Co Nursing Home
1229 County Farm Road, Bedford, VA 24523 · (540) 586-7658
Government - County · 90 certified beds
Bedford Co Nursing Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2023, found 5 citations (the Virginia average is 14.3). 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 16, 2023 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 16, 2023 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 16, 2023 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.August 16, 2023 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.August 16, 2023 · F0810 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.August 16, 2023 · F0851 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 15, 2025 · F0842 · 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 | Virginia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.98 | 3.76 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.48 | 2.07 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 97.7% | 48.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 76.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Oakwood Health and Rehab Center Bedford · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Care of Altavista Altavista · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Fairmont Crossing Health and Rehab Center Amherst · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- APPOMATTOX HEALTH & REHABILITATiON CENTER Appomattox · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Heritage Hall - Brookneal Brookneal · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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