Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Core of Bedford
Core of Bedford is a Nursing Home in Indiana
Core of Bedford is a Nursing Home in Indiana
Core of Bedford
Core of Bedford is a Nursing Home in Indiana
Core of Bedford is a Nursing Home in Indiana
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
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
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
88.4%
Residents per day (avg)
32
Occupancy rate
88.4%
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
8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 years
Private pay
15% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Medicaid
77% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 days
Finances and operations
Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$2.4M
Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$2,447,667.00
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.
$876.1K
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$2.4M
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 Rate
86%
Occupied Beds
32 of 37
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Indiana average: 68%
Facility Type
NURSING HOME (Skilled Nursing Facility)
License Date
January 11, 2024
License 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: 11 complaint visits
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
17 citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Indiana average: 19 citations
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Indiana Department of Health, Division of Long Term Care.Compare Nursing Homes around Indiana
Core of Bedford
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Bedford
37
No
65
CORE OF BEDFORD INC
86.5%
$2,113,640.00
$1,571,537.00
74.4%
32.00
2/5
3.0272
4/5
1/5
1/5
-
-
Freelandville Community Home
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Freelandville
50
No
0
FREELANDVILLE COMMUNITY HOME, INC.
70.0%
$2,469,448.00
$1,361,590.00
55.1%
28.00
1/5
3.1922
2/5
1/5
2/5
-
-
Morgantown Woods of Journey
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Morgantown
39
No
44
MAJOR HOSPITAL
76.9%
-
-
-
34.80
1/5
2.7523
2/5
1/5
2/5
-
Private / Shared Suites
Hillside Manor Nursing Home
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Washington
48
No
57
HILLSIDE MANOR, INC.
77.1%
$3,083,037.00
$877,642.00
28.5%
34.70
1/5
3.0806
1/5
2/5
4/5
2
-
Serenity Springs Senior Living at Jasonville
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Jasonville
60
No
26
GREENE COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
71.7%
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2023 – Oct 2025)
6
Inspections
15
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
2.5
Citations/Inspection
Oct 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
4
27% of total
Environmental
3
20% of total
Resident Rights
2
13% of total
Infection Control
1
7% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
11
Complaint Investigations
4
State Comparison (IN)
Avg Citations (State)
25
This Facility: 15
Avg Critical (State)
0.2
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | G | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Mar 06, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Mar 06, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Feb 20, 2025 | D | Environmental | F0912 | Corrected |
| Feb 20, 2025 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Feb 20, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Feb 20, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Feb 20, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| Jan 17, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D | Environmental | F0912 | Corrected |
| Mar 17, 2023 | D | Environmental | F0912 | Corrected |
| Mar 17, 2023 | F | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 17, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Mar 17, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Mar 17, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
30
Total Residents
Medicare
3
(10%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
20
(66.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
7
(23.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
13.7
Score
71% worse than avg
Indiana avg: 8.0
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
29.9
Score
75% worse than avg
Indiana avg: 17.1
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
30.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
3.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.9%
Depressive Symptoms
0.0%
Falls with Major Injury
5.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.2%
Antipsychotic Use
18.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
26.2%
Influenza Vaccine
96.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.1%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
33.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
93.6%
14% better than avg
Indiana: 81.7%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IN Specifics: Requires level-of-care determination.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
CHOICE Program
Indiana CHOICE
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $10,000 (individual).
- IN Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)
Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IN Specifics: ~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
- Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Indiana Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- IN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Indiana NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- IN Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Indiana SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- IN Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- IN Specifics: High veteran demand statewide.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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Indiana Medicaid A&D Waiver
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IN Specifics:Requires level-of-care determination.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home health services.
Indiana CHOICE
CHOICE Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Indiana resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$10,000 (individual).
- IN Specifics:Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program
Residential Care Assistance Program (RCAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, or blind, or disabled, Indiana resident, in approved facility, low-income or SSI recipient.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (including SSI).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- IN Specifics:~50 facilities statewide; per diem rate set by FSSA.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Room/board, laundry, minimal care coordination (~$20-$50/day subsidy).
Indiana Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Indiana resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- IN Specifics:Three tiers; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Indiana NFCSP Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Indiana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- IN Specifics:16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), caregiver training.
Indiana SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Indiana resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- IN Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Indiana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Indiana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- IN Specifics:High veteran demand statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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