CORE OF BEDFORD
514 E 16TH ST, Bedford, IN 47421
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How CORE OF BEDFORD Compares
CORE OF BEDFORD is a 37-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Bedford, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Indiana average of 3.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 37 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bedford, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Indiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.6% — worse than the Indiana average of 13.6% (37% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9% (59% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CORE OF BEDFORD
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CORE OF BEDFORD with other nursing homes in Bedford.
How is CORE OF BEDFORD addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CORE OF BEDFORD doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.6% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CORE OF BEDFORD keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CORE OF BEDFORD maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 37 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CORE OF BEDFORD?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CORE OF BEDFORD lag behind other Bedford options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Bedford
Bedford sits in Lawrence County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Indiana as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 9,224 (20.2%)
- Median age
- 43.5 years
- Median household income
- $57,740
- Median home value
- $126,200
Demographics for Lawrence 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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