B

Bedford Specialty Care

1005 West Pearl, Bedford, IA 50833
Score: 77 / 100

With a score of 77/100 and a B grade, Bedford Specialty Care is a well-regarded option in Bedford, Iowa. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 74th percentile statewide.

Staffing at Bedford Specialty Care is near the national average, with 3.71 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 14 deficiencies at Bedford Specialty Care. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.71 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.51 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.36 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
Jul 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jul 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 1, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    May 1, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 11.7% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 24.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.0% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 77 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
39
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1

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