Bedford Co Nursing Home

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 19 problems at Bedford Co Nursing Home. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  Inspected August 2023. Corrected by September 18, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

  Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  Inspected August 2023. Corrected by September 18, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

  Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  Inspected August 2023. Corrected by September 18, 2023.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

  Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

  Inspected August 2023. Corrected by September 18, 2023.

• Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread Administration

  Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

  Inspected August 2023. Corrected by September 18, 2023.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.