Occupancy rate
92%
33% higher than Indiana averageIndiana average: 69%
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
37
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
91.9%
Residents per day (avg)
32
Occupancy rate
91.9%
Residents per day (avg)
32
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
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
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$2.4M
Operating deficit
-$61.4K
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$2,396,692.00
Operating deficit
$-61,385.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$1.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$816.5K
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$2.5M
37-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
2 years 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
33% higher than Indiana averageOccupied beds
34 / 37
Average residents
70 per day
License details
Facility type
Nursing Home (skilled Nursing Facility)
Issuance
January 11, 2024
Expiration
October 31, 2025
Additional licensing details
License number:
24-000370-1
CMS Certification Number:
155388
Ownership & operating entity
Core of Bedford is legally operated by MAJOR HOSPITAL, and administrated by SUSAN JORDAN.
Profit status:
OTHER
Type Of Units
SNF/NF (Combined)
37 units
Total beds
37 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Medical Director:
Kevin Neese
Director of Nursing:
JOY KERN
Contact Information
Fax:
(812) 277-3484
Types of Care at Core of Bedford
Nursing Home
Inspection History
In Indiana, the Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care is the primary regulatory body that performs onsite inspections and quality of care reviews for all licensed facilities.
11 visits/inspections
16 visits/inspections triggered by complaints
Results
5 with citations
6 without citations
Indiana average: 8 complaint visits
Indiana average: 3 inspections with citations
Show Inspection Reports
3 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Indiana average: 4 complaints
Latest inspection
Date:June 23, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation
17 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Indiana average: 26 citations
28 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Inspection Report Summary for Core of Bedford
The most recent inspection on June 23, 2025, found no deficiencies related to the complaint investigated. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving Life Safety Code compliance, emergency preparedness testing, documentation accuracy, and resident care issues such as notification and assessment. Several complaint investigations were substantiated, including failures in medication reconciliation and resident notification, while most complaints were found unsubstantiated or corrected upon revisit. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s recent inspections indicate improvement, with the latest surveys showing compliance following previous citations and corrective actions.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
6
Indiana average 6
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Total health citations
15
Citations per inspection
2.5
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
0
0
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.2
Serious Health citations
1
1
67% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 0.6
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
14 moderate citations
0 minor citations
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
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Indiana
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.
Core of Bedford
-57%
-12%
+25%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Bedford
37
65
CORE OF BEDFORD INC
86.5%
$2,381,302.00
$1,641,572.00
68.9%
32
3.0272
15
1
-57%-12%+25%-
Freelandville Community Home
+29%
-7%
+1%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Freelandville
50
0
FREELANDVILLE COMMUNITY HOME, INC.
70.0%
$2,966,803.00
$1,689,068.00
56.9%
28
3.1922
15
1
+29%-7%+1%-
Morgantown Woods of Journey
-20%
+11%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Morgantown
39
44
MAJOR HOSPITAL
76.9%
-
-
-
35
2.7523
-
-
-20%+11%Private / Shared Suites
Hillside Manor Nursing Home
+11%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Washington
48
57
MAJOR HOSPITAL
77.1%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+11%-
Serenity Springs Senior Living at Jasonville
+3%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Jasonville
60
26
GREENE COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
71.7%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
+3%Private / Shared Suites
Core of Bedford
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Bedford
Bed Count:
37
Operator:
CORE OF BEDFORD INC
CCN:
155388
Occupancy:
86.5%
Home Revenue:
$2,381,302.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,641,572.00
Payroll %:
68.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
32
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0272
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-57%
-57%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+25%
+25%
Freelandville Community Home
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Freelandville
Bed Count:
50
Operator:
FREELANDVILLE COMMUNITY HOME, INC.
CCN:
155688
Occupancy:
70.0%
Home Revenue:
$2,966,803.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,689,068.00
Payroll %:
56.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
28
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1922
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Morgantown Woods of Journey
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Morgantown
Bed Count:
39
Operator:
MAJOR HOSPITAL
Occupancy:
76.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
35
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7523
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Staffing vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Bed Options:
Private / Shared Suites
Hillside Manor Nursing Home
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Washington
Bed Count:
48
Operator:
MAJOR HOSPITAL
Occupancy:
77.1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Serenity Springs Senior Living at Jasonville
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Jasonville
Bed Count:
60
Operator:
GREENE COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Occupancy:
71.7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Bed Options:
Private / Shared Suites
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
49
Total Staff
41
Employees
8
Contractors
11,821
Total Hours (Quarter)
18
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 11.7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 8.9 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 21 | 6.9 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
34 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
5 staff
3.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.3%
of total hours from contractors
268 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3
Feeding Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Other Physician: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,807 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1,737 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 858 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 563 | 48 | 53% | 11.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 503 | 62 | 68% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 463 | 67 | 74% | 6.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 382 | 51 | 56% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 273 | 91 | 100% | 3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 8 | 9% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 16 | 18% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 25 | 7 | 8% | 3.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 4% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 3% | 3.5 |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
30 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (10%)
Medicaid
20 residents (66.7%)
Private pay or other
7 residents (23.3%)
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.7
71% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 8.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
29.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
29.9
75% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 17.1
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
30.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
30.0%
149% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.2%
82% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 14.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.5%
36% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.0%
30% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 3.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.1%
6% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
29% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
42% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 5.7%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 24.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
18.4%
48% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 12.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.2%
6% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 93.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.9%
In line with Indiana averageIndiana average: 95.4%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.05
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.05
28% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.60
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.76
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.76
86% worse than Indiana averageIndiana average: 1.48
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.6%
14% better than Indiana averageIndiana average: 81.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Core of Bedford based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
92.3%
↑ 3.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$61,385
Total Payroll
$1,878,119
↑ ~$132K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-2.6%
↓ 2.6pp vs 2022
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