Bedford Specialty Care
Bedford, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165292) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (712) 523-2161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bedford Specialty Care holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Iowa's state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Bedford Specialty Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Bedford Specialty Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Bedford Specialty Care is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Bedford, Iowa (Taylor County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1996. The facility is certified for 39 beds and currently serves an average of 29.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bedford Specialty Care holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
Bedford Specialty Care is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably lower than this facility's own 4-star overall rating. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare (nursing home dataset).
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bedford Specialty Care has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a 27.6% nursing staff turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bedford Specialty Care is certified for 39 beds and has an average of 29.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation-owned facility that is part of the Care Initiatives chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since August 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7125232161 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7125232161 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165292?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.