Core of Bedford

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514 16Th St, Bedford, IN 47421 View map

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Core of Bedford accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Core of Bedford accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Core of Bedford

Enjoy a worry-free retirement at Core of Bedford, an esteemed community in Bedford, IN, offering long-term care and memory care. Featuring 37 purposely built and secure accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. A compassionate and well-trained team also provides top-notch care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock.

With stimulating programs and enriching activities, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Medicare and Medicaid are also accepted to ease financial challenges. The community’s comprehensive care options and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

Facility Direct Line (812) 279-2001

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 2m per day

vs avg

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	20m per day	▼ 50% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	43m per day	▼ 7% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	1h 46m per day	▼ 22% State avg: 2h 16m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	2h 34m per day	▼ 21% State avg: 3h 14m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	0m per day	▼ 100% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	19m per day	▼ 29% State avg: 27m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

958 days

37-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

1 year in operation

A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.

Walk Score: 65 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

92%

Higher than the Indiana average: 68.1%

Occupied beds

34 / 37

Average occupied beds in Indiana homes 70 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dually Certified

StatusActive

IssuanceNovember 1, 2024

ExpirationOctober 31, 2026

License Number24-000370-1

CMS Certification Number155388

Core of Bedford is legally operated by Major Hospital, and administered by Susan Jordan.

Profit StatusNonprofit

SNF/NF (Combined)

37 units

Total beds

37 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Medical DirectorKevin Neese

Director of NursingJoy Kern

Fax(812) 277-3484

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 43 deficiencies 3 complaints 27 inspections

Inspection Score

4 points below the Indiana average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Indiana state average

Overall vs. IN average

Latest Inspection October 24, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	43	36	This facility has 19% more total deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (43 vs. IN avg 36).↑ 19% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2022.	10.8	9	This facility has 20% more deficiencies per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (10.8 vs. IN avg 9).↑ 20% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	1.6	1.9	This facility has 16% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (1.6 vs. IN avg 1.9).↓ 16% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total visits Combined count of all on-site visits — routine inspections, complaint visits, follow-ups, and other focused visits.	27	19	This facility has had 42% more total visits than the Indiana average (27 vs. IN avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 42% more
Inspections with deficiencies Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.	9	7	This facility has 29% more inspections with deficiencies than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (9 vs. IN avg 7).↑ 29% worse
Inspection deficiency rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.	33%	37%	This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (33% vs. IN avg 37%).↓ 4% better
Inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators.	16	13	This facility has 23% more inspections than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (16 vs. IN avg 13).↑ 23% worse

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.	This Facility	IN Average	vs. IN Avg
Total complaints Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.	3	5	This facility has 40% fewer total complaints than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (3 vs. IN avg 5).↓ 40% better
Complaints per year Average complaints per year since 2022.	0.8	1.3	This facility has 38% fewer complaints per year than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (0.8 vs. IN avg 1.3).↓ 38% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints. Formal complaints can result in multiple visits.	16	8	This facility has 100% more complaint visits than a typical Indiana assisted living residence (16 vs. IN avg 8).↑ 100% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

October 24, 2025 complaint investigation found failure to prevent gastrostomy tube dislodgement causing hospitalization, sepsis, and six-week delay in replacement.
March 17, 2025 annual inspection cited three Life Safety Code deficiencies including emergency lighting testing, combustible decorations, and improper use of extension cords.
June 23, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies related to allegations, confirming compliance with applicable regulations.

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 6

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

2.5

State average N/A

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations State average: N/A

1 serious citation State average: N/A

14 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 3 years)

Quality of Care serious citation Oct 24, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 06, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Mar 06, 2025

Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Feb 20, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 49

Employees 39

Contractors 10

Staff to resident ratio 1.63 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 18

Average shift 7.3 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 12,096

Nursing staff breakdown

12 hours

8.6 hours

6.9 hours

Contractor staffing

668 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Feeding Assistant: 2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	23	0	23	5,510	92	100%	6.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	4	3	7	1,773	92	100%	8.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	1,050	86	93%	7.9
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	956	66	72%	7.7
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	554	69	75%	8
Registered Nurse	1	0	1	493	41	45%	12
Administrator	1	0	1	488	61	66%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	482	71	77%	6.8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	448	56	61%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	237	79	86%	3
Feeding Assistant	0	2	2	38	15	16%	2.5
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	32	8	9%	4
Medical Director	0	1	1	13	13	14%	1
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	0	2	2	12	6	7%	2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	11	6	7%	1.8

23 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

7 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 93%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 72%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 75%

1 Registered Nurse

% of Days 45%

1 Administrator

% of Days 66%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 77%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 61%

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 86%

2 Feeding Assistant

% of Days 16%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 9%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 14%

2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff

% of Days 7%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 7%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 13.7

71% worse than State average

State average: 8.0

Functional decline score 29.9

75% worse than State average

State average: 17.1

Long-stay resident measures

Below average State avg: 4.1

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 30.0%

149% worse than State average

State average: 12.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 26.2%

82% worse than State average

State average: 14.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 33.5%

36% worse than State average

State average: 24.6%

Falls with Major Injury 5.0%

30% worse than State average

State average: 3.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.1%

6% better than State average

State average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.9%

29% better than State average

State average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.3%

42% better than State average

State average: 5.7%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 24.1%

Antipsychotic Use 18.4%

48% worse than State average

State average: 12.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.2%

6% better than State average

State average: 93.7%

Influenza Vaccine 96.9%

In line with State average

State average: 95.4%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.05

28% worse than State average

State average: 1.60

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.76

86% worse than State average

State average: 1.48

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 93.6%

14% better than State average

State average: 81.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Private pay

9% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 years

Medicaid

82% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Total residents 30

Medicare

10% of residents

Medicaid

66.7% of residents

Private pay or other

23.3% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Core of Bedford from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 92.3% ↑ 3.9pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$76.8K ↑ ~$257.3K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $1.8M ↑ ~$73.0K vs 2022

Operating Margin -2.4% ↑ 10.4pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	83.6%	82.5%	83.9%	85.2%	81.3%	80.5%	79.5%	88.0%	88.1%	82.1%	82.2%	88.4%	92.3%
Beds	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	37
Net Income	$184,985	$29,763	-$192,607	N/A	N/A	N/A	-$63,193	$292,703	-$95,789	-$12,096	-$399,792	N/A	-$61,385
Gross Revenue	$2,205,083	$2,446,787	$2,301,156	$2,127,617	$1,964,359	$1,977,100	$2,292,555	$2,285,498	$2,098,625	$1,998,510	$2,400,988	$2,113,640	$2,381,302
Operating Expenses	$1,563,324	$1,527,749	$1,823,951	$1,724,758	$1,787,255	$1,887,676	$2,105,837	$1,895,751	$2,315,644	$2,794,560	$2,766,522	$2,934,877	$3,227,529
Net Patient Income	$293,170	$225,457	-$31,083	$107,693	$22,166	$89,424	$146,416	$389,747	$74,994	-$386,702	-$237,310	-$334,028	-$76,775
Net Patient Revenue	$1,856,494	$1,753,206	$1,792,868	$1,832,451	$1,809,421	$1,977,100	$2,252,253	$2,285,498	$2,390,638	$2,407,858	$2,529,212	$2,600,849	$3,150,754
Payroll Costs	$1,116,547	$1,136,402	$1,252,889	$1,271,912	$1,308,482	$1,399,820	$1,462,867	$1,416,504	$1,540,812	$1,497,307	$1,588,219	$1,724,492	$1,797,476
Operating Margin %	15.8%	12.9%	-1.7%	5.9%	1.2%	4.5%	6.5%	17.1%	3.1%	-16.1%	-9.4%	-12.8%	-2.4%
Medicare %	10.6%	7.9%	8.9%	5.7%	5.6%	2.9%	4.7%	2.8%	2.1%	1.5%	1.6%	1.0%	2.6%
Medicaid %	83.9%	88.4%	91.1%	94.3%	93.2%	97.1%	89.5%	86.3%	83.9%	85.2%	90.1%	88.9%	74.8%
Private %	5.5%	3.7%	0.0%	0.0%	1.2%	0.0%	5.8%	10.8%	14.0%	13.2%	8.2%	10.2%	22.5%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$165	$157	$158	$159	$165	$181	$210	$192	$201	$217	$228	$218	$253
Cost/Day	$139	$137	$161	$150	$163	$173	$196	$160	$195	$251	$249	$246	$259
Avg Length of Stay	268.7 days	558.8 days	419.5 days	767.3 days	457.7 days	778.4 days	439.9 days	1,079.9 days	1,189.7 days	926.1 days	653.0 days	852.3 days	958.3 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$3.2M

Net patient income

-$76.8K

Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$3.2M

Net patient income

-$76.8K

Other income

$15.4K

Payroll costs

$1.8M 57% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$1.4M

Total costs

$3.2M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

On-site Medical Care and Health Services

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (82% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 3 years.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 9%

Private pay 9%

Medicaid 82%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 31%

Private pay 8%

Medicaid 62%

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Nursing Home Explorer

Who is the Director of Nursing at Core of Bedford?

Joy Kern is the Director of Nursing at Core of Bedford.

Who is the owner of Core of Bedford?

Core of Bedford is legally operated by Major Hospital, and administered by Susan Jordan.

Is Core of Bedford in a walkable area?

Core of Bedford has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Core of Bedford?

According to IN state health department records, Core of Bedford's license number is 24-000370-1.

When does Core of Bedford's license expire?

According to IN state health department records, Core of Bedford's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Core of Bedford?

Core of Bedford's occupancy is 92%.

Are pets allowed at Core of Bedford?

Yes, Core of Bedford allows residents to bring their pets.

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Core of Bedford

Overview of Core of Bedford

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Type Of Units

Staffing

Leadership

Contact Information

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Indiana state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Complaints & Investigations Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Citations history (last 3 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

23 Certified Nursing Assistant

7 Licensed Practical Nurse

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Dental Services Staff

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Registered Nurse

1 Administrator

1 Dietitian

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Feeding Assistant

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Medical Director

2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

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Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

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Discharges

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