BEDFORD HILLS CENTER
30 COLBY COURT, Bedford, NH 03110
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BEDFORD HILLS CENTER Compares
BEDFORD HILLS CENTER is a 147-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bedford, New Hampshire. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New Hampshire average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (24.1%) is above the New Hampshire average of 17.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 147 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bedford, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Hampshire average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.1% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 17.8% (35% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the New Hampshire average of 4.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.5% — better than the New Hampshire average of 4.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.7% — better than the New Hampshire average of 22.4% (34% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New Hampshire averages across 73 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BEDFORD HILLS CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEDFORD HILLS CENTER with other nursing homes in Bedford.
What keeps BEDFORD HILLS CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is BEDFORD HILLS CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.1% here versus 17.8% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BEDFORD HILLS CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 4.4% across New Hampshire. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BEDFORD HILLS CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 147 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BEDFORD HILLS CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BEDFORD HILLS CENTER's rating advantage in Bedford?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Bedford
Bedford sits in Hillsborough County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New Hampshire as a whole (18.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 65,205 (15.7%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $82,099
- Median home value
- $287,900
Demographics for Hillsborough 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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