WHITE RIVER LODGE
3710 KENNY SIMPSON LN, Bedford, IN 47421
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WHITE RIVER LODGE Compares
WHITE RIVER LODGE is a 74-bed government-owned nursing facility in Bedford, Indiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Indiana average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.7%) is above the Indiana average of 3.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 74 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 52% 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: 5.8% — better than the Indiana average of 13.6% (57% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — better than the Indiana average of 3.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.7% — worse than the Indiana average of 3.9% (125% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.8% — better than the Indiana average of 22.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Indiana averages across 507 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WHITE RIVER LODGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WHITE RIVER LODGE with other nursing homes in Bedford.
What keeps WHITE RIVER LODGE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help WHITE RIVER LODGE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.8% here versus 13.6% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WHITE RIVER LODGE doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.7% here versus 3.9% across Indiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WHITE RIVER LODGE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 52% occupancy across 74 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WHITE RIVER LODGE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WHITE RIVER LODGE's rating advantage in Bedford?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.2 stars across 5 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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