Bedford Specialty Care
1005 West Pearl, Bedford, IA 50833
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Bedford Specialty Care Compares
Bedford Specialty Care is a 39-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Bedford, Iowa. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (11.4%) is above the Iowa average of 3.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 39 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Iowa average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.4% — worse than the Iowa average of 19.5% (41% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 11.4% — worse than the Iowa average of 3.8% (197% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Iowa average of 4.2% (43% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.9% — better than the Iowa average of 20.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Iowa averages across 387 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Bedford Specialty Care
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Bedford Specialty Care with other nursing homes in Bedford.
What keeps Bedford Specialty Care'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 Specialty Care doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.4% here versus 19.5% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Bedford Specialty Care doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 11.4% here versus 3.8% across Iowa. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Bedford Specialty Care?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Bedford Specialty Care?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Bedford
Bedford sits in Taylor County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.7% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Iowa as a whole (17.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,400 (22.7%)
- Median age
- 43.6 years
- Median household income
- $57,768
- Median home value
- $84,100
Demographics for Taylor 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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