BEDFORD CO NURSING HOME

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Care Quality Indicators

How BEDFORD CO NURSING HOME Compares

BEDFORD CO NURSING HOME is a 90-bed government-owned nursing facility in Bedford, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.9%) is above the Virginia average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bedford, the local average is 2.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Virginia average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.6% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2% (31% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 6.9% — worse than the Virginia average of 3.7% (88% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Virginia average of 5.0% (52% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Bedford

Bedford sits in Bedford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

16,982 (21.5%)

Median age

46.6 years

Median household income

$67,136

Median home value

$211,600

Demographics for Bedford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bedford.

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